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Exploring the Mysteries of Venus, Mars, and Beyond

Dive into the intriguing questions about our solar system, particularly focusing on Venus and Mars. This exploration covers the greenhouse effect on Venus, atmospheric composition, and historical perceptions of extraterrestrial life. Discover the first spacecraft to capture images of Venus and compare the similarities between Mars and Earth. Investigate the myths surrounding Martian canals, the Viking mission's findings, and societal perspectives on exploration. Join us in this cosmic journey to understand the planets and moons that fascinate scientists and enthusiasts alike!

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Exploring the Mysteries of Venus, Mars, and Beyond

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  1. Question 1 • The greenhouse effect on Venus is due to: • A. water vapor • B. sulfuric acid droplets • C. methane • D. carbon dioxide

  2. Question 2 • Venus’ atmosphere is mostly: • A. water vapor • B. sulfuric acid droplets • C. methane • D. carbon dioxide

  3. Question 3 • At the time “Cosmos” was written, the 1908 Tunguska Event was believed to have been caused by what? • A. a rocky asteroid or meteor • B. a comet • C. a piece of anti-matter • D. a mini black hole

  4. Question 4 • Who landed the first (and only) spacecraft on Venus to send back pictures? • A. The United States • B. The European Space Agency • C. Japan • D. Russia • E. China

  5. Question 5 • In what respect is Venus most similar to Earth? • A. size • B. topography • C. atmospheric composition • D. surface temperature

  6. Question 6 • Most of the “canals” on Mars are now regarded as: • A. chains of craters • B. imaginary • C. tectonic cracks in the crust • D. streaks of windblown debris

  7. Question 7 • Mars is like Earth in many ways. In which ways is Mars like Earth? More than one answer is correct: • A. length of day • B. composition of atmosphere • C. surface temperature • D. presence of ice caps • E. seasonal changes on the surface • F. presence of liquid water • G. tilt of axis

  8. Question 8 • This biologist was a harsh and accurate critic of the idea of canals on Mars: • A. Charles Darwin • B. Alfred Russell Wallace • C. Percival Lowell • D. H.G. Wells • E. Giovanni Schiaparelli

  9. Question 9 • His novel, War of the Worlds, was the first to depict truly alien extraterrestrials: • A. Jules Verne • B. Edgar Rice Burroughs • C. Percival Lowell • D. H.G. Wells • E. Giovanni Schiaparelli

  10. Question 10 • The results of the Viking search for life are generally interpreted as due to: • A. terrestrial microorganisms carried on the lander • B. definite signs of Martian life • C. errors in the instrumental readings • D. chemical reactions with the Martian soil

  11. Question 11 • Dr. Sagan argues for the benefits of open-mindedness and exploration by describing this society: • A. The British Empire • B. The American Frontier • C. 17th Century Holland • D. France under Louis XIV • E. Spain under Charles V

  12. Question 12 • Two important instruments invented in this society were: • A. compass and barometer • B. microscope and telescope • C. speedometer and sextant • D. clinometer and surveyor’s transit • E. spectroscope and radio

  13. Question 13 • Which planet has not yet been visited by a spacecraft? • A. Uranus • B. Neptune • C. Pluto • D. Saturn

  14. Question 14 • The moon that has a thin, icy crust and a possible subsurface ocean: • A. Io • B. Europa • C. Ganymede • D. Callisto • E. Titan

  15. Question 15 • The moon that has a thick, brownish atmosphere: • A. Io • B. Europa • C. Ganymede • D. Callisto • E. Titan

  16. Just for fun…. • What do Tarzan and Mars have in common?

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