Read the following passage and answer the question below. Mars has long captured human imagination as a potential destination for future exploration and even settlement, owing to its relative proximity to Earth and similarities in certain geological features. Since the 1960s, dozens of missions, including orbiters, landers, and rovers, have been sent to study the Martian surface, atmosphere, and potential for past or present life. Rovers such as Curiosity and Perseverance have discovered evidence suggesting that Mars once had liquid water flowing on its surface, raising the possibility that microbial life could have existed there billions of years ago. Current Martian conditions, however, are extremely hostile to life as we know it, with a thin atmosphere, freezing temperatures, and high levels of radiation due to the lack of a protective magnetic field. Space agencies and private companies alike are now developing plans for crewed missions to Mars, though significant technical and logistical challenges, including radiation exposure and the long journey time, remain to be solved. Question: According to the passage, which rovers found evidence that Mars once had liquid water?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Reading Comprehension question asks: Read the following passage and answer the question below. Mars has long captured human imagination as a potential destination for future exploration and even settlement, owing to its relative proximity to Earth and similarities in certain geological features. Since the 1960s, dozens of missions, including orbiters, landers, and rovers, have been sent to study the Martian surface, atmosphere, and potential for past or present life. Rovers such as Curiosity and Perseverance have discovered evidence suggesting that Mars once had liquid water flowing on its surface, raising the possibility that microbial life could have existed there billions of years ago. Current Martian conditions, however, are extremely hostile to life as we know it, with a thin atmosphere, freezing temperatures, and high levels of radiation due to the lack of a protective magnetic field. Space agencies and private companies alike are now developing plans for crewed missions to Mars, though significant technical and logistical challenges, including radiation exposure and the long journey time, remain to be solved. Question: According to the passage, which rovers found evidence that Mars once had liquid water? The correct choice is B. Curiosity and Perseverance. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Sojourner and Pathfinder
Why not A: “Sojourner and Pathfinder” does not fit this question. The answer is Curiosity and Perseverance.
- B. Curiosity and Perseverance ✓
- C. Spirit and Opportunity
Why not C: “Spirit and Opportunity” does not fit this question. The answer is Curiosity and Perseverance.
- D. Voyager and Pioneer
Why not D: “Voyager and Pioneer” does not fit this question. The answer is Curiosity and Perseverance.
Correct answer
B. Curiosity and Perseverance
Explanation
Read the following passage and answer the question below Mars has long captured human imagination as a potential destination for future exploration and even settlement owing to its relative proximity to Earth and similarities in certain geological features Since the s dozens of missions including orbiters landers and rovers have been sent to study the Martian surface atmosphere and potential for past or present life Rovers such as Curiosity and Perseverance have discovered evidence suggesting that Mars once had liquid water flowing on its surface raising the possibility that microbial life could have existed there billions of years ago Current Martian conditions however are extremely hostile to life as we know it with a thin atmosphere freezing temperatures and high.
Source: Reading Comprehension Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, reading comprehension, verbal ability, NTS
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