Mars Quiz

1. What did the planet Mars symbolize to the ancient Romans?

a) Peace and prosperity
b) Blood and war
c) Love and romance
d) Wisdom and knowledge

2. How many years ago did the story of Mars begin?

a) 2.5 billion years ago
b) 3.5 billion years ago
c) 4.5 billion years ago
d) 5.5 billion years ago

3. What is the core of Mars made of?

a) Gold and silver
b) Iron, nickel, and sulfur
c) Carbon and hydrogen
d) Copper and zinc

4. What gives Mars its reddish hue?

a) The presence of gold
b) The reaction of iron minerals with oxygen
c) The abundance of copper
d) The presence of sulfur alone

5. What is the largest volcano in the solar system located on Mars?

a) Mount Olympus
b) Olympus Mons
c) Vesuvius Mons
d) Everest Mons