1. Explain why we are sending probes to explore the surface of Mars? 2. The Mars Curiosity rover touched down on Mars in August of 2012. How does NASA/JPL guarantee that Curiosity will be able to overcome obstacles on Mars?

3. What evidence do scientist present to explain the past existence of water and what happened to it on Mars?

4. If humans are to live and explore the surface of Mars, where would be the best place they could find liquid water and even possible evidence of life on Mars?

5. Why is a microbiologist exploring a salt mine and how does that relate to Mars?

6. What are the similarities and differences of the surface conditions between Earth and Mars?

7. Why is a scientist studying in White Sands

National Park and how can that help

astronauts survive on Mars? 8. On Earth, plate tectonics cause earthquakes. What do scientist believe cause "Mars- quakes"?

9. Explain why one geologic feature on Mars interest scientist that could help future explorers of Mars survive the harsh environment?

10. Mars has some of the largest volcanoes in the solar system. Should future explorers of Mars be concerned about the volcanoes of Mars? Please provide an explanation for your answer.

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