Basics
What is the largest volcano on Mars?
Olympus Mons
Which of the planet has a thicker atmosphere?
Earth
Has scientist ever sent spacecraft to Mars?
Yes
Which two chemical elements makes water?
Hydrogen and oxygen
What gives Mars its red color?
Rust
How many times lighter will an object be on Mars when compared to the Earth?
Three(3) times
Which soil on Earth was used by scientist to simulate Martian soil?
Hawaii
Can plants survive in Mars open air as they do on Earth?
No
Where on Mars can water be found?
Polar ice caps
Olympus Mon is how many times greater than Mount Everest?
3
What was used as fertilizer by the astronaut while on Mars?
Feces
What is photosynthesis?
Chemical reactions that convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars and oxygen.
Does Mars has any moon?
Two (Phobos and Deimos)
In the Martian, a scientific book, which vegetable did Watney use to produce more food as he waits for NASA?
Potatoes
What was the average temperature on Mars as recorded by NASA's Viking mission in 1976?
-81 degree F
Would watering plants on Mars require more or less water when compare to watering plants on Earth?
Less water
Name ANY two places on Earth whose environment are somewhat similar to conditions on Mars?
Parts of Antartica, Hawaii, and South America
Name any two primary nutrient needed in Martian soil for plants to grow?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen