Colonization of Mars quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   What chemical makes the surface of Mars appear bright red?

   Answer: Iron oxide

   Why: A 2025 study found the main iron oxide in Martian dust, ferrihydrite, forms in cool water, so Mars rusted while it was still wet.

2. 2 Medium

   What treaty bans countries from claiming ownership of Mars?

   Answer: Outer Space Treaty

   Why: In force since 1967 and binding over 110 countries, its Article II bars national claims by use, occupation or any other means.

3. 3 Hard

   In what year did Elon Musk first announce Mars transport plans at the IAC?

   Answer: 2016

   Why: Musk unveiled the Interplanetary Transport System on 27 September 2016 in Guadalajara, pitching 100 passengers per flight to Mars.

4. 4 Easy

   Which weather events on Mars can block out the sun for weeks?

   Answer: Global dust storms

   Why: Planet wide dust storms hit about once every three Mars years, and the 2018 one ended the 15 year run of the solar powered Opportunity rover.

5. 5 Medium

   What does Mars lack that leaves its surface exposed to radiation?

   Answer: magnetic field

   Why: Mars lost its global field when the core dynamo died about 4 billion years ago; only magnetised patches of ancient crust survive today.

6. 6 Hard

   Which Mars rover's chassis plaque features portraits of previous rovers?

   Answer: Perseverance

   Why: The deck plate shows every NASA Mars rover in landing order: Sojourner 1997, Spirit and Opportunity 2004, Curiosity 2012, Perseverance 2021.