Mars Quiz
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1. What did Mars symbolize to the ancient Romans?
Peace and prosperity
Blood and war
Science and exploration
Water and life
2. Approximately how old is the planet Mars?
2.5 billion years
4.5 billion years
6.5 billion years
8.5 billion years
3. Which of the following is true about the size of Mars?
It is the largest planet in the solar system
Its surface area is similar to all of Earth's continents combined
Its diameter is equal to the width of North America
It is the smallest planet in the solar system
4. What is the core of Mars primarily made of?
Iron, nickel, and sulfur
Silicate minerals
Water and carbon dioxide
Nitrogen and hydrogen
5. Why is Mars red?
It is covered in red volcanic lava
Its atmosphere is filled with red gases
The iron minerals in its crust react with oxygen and rust
It has a red core made of iron
6. What is the coldest temperature Mars can reach?
-100°F
-225°F
32°F
0°F
7. Which of the following geological features exists on Mars?
The largest volcano in the solar system
The longest river in the solar system
The highest mountain range in the solar system
The largest canyon in the solar system
8. What happened to Mars' volcanoes around 50 million years ago?
They became more active
They erupted for the last time
They went extinct
They created new mountains
9. In what form does most of the remaining water on Mars exist today?
Underground lakes
Rivers
Atmospheric vapor
Polar ice caps
10. Why do scientists believe Mars might hold the key to humanity's survival?
Because of its proximity to Earth
Because it once had liquid water and may support life again
Because it is larger than Earth
Because its atmosphere is identical to Earth’s
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