NASA Viking Mission to Mars

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What was the primary objective of the Viking Mission to Mars?

To obtain images and samples of the Martian surface and soil (correct)

To analyze the geological composition of Mars

To study the atmosphere of Mars

To establish a human colony on Mars

When did Viking 1 arrive at Mars?

9 September 1975

7 August 1976

19 June 1976 (correct)

20 August 1975

What did Tilloo's father do through the secret passage?

Went to see the stars and the sun

Went to work (correct)

Went for a walk

Visited a friend's house

What were the components of the Viking Mission to Mars?

Viking 1 and Viking 2, each with an orbiter and a lander Signup and view all the answers

What did the Viking landers search for on Mars?

Possible signs of life and soil samples Signup and view all the answers

What is Tilloo curious about in the story?

The underground passage Signup and view all the answers

What does Tilloo do when his father is enjoying a siesta?

He follows his father using his security card Signup and view all the answers

What does the metal door do when Tilloo uses his father's security card?

It opens noiselessly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the invisible mechanical devices mentioned in the text?

To scan and photograph intruders Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tilloo's father mention that the air on the surface is too thin to breathe?

To explain why ordinary people cannot survive on the surface Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tilloo's forefathers live on the surface naturally in the past?

Because the temperature was suitable for survival Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Tilloo tries to go through the metal door to the surface?

He is immediately caught by security staff Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tilloo want to go to the surface?

To see the sun or stars which he had heard and read about Signup and view all the answers

What did Tilloo's father explain about his work on the surface?

He explained that he goes well-equipped in a special suit with oxygen reservoir Signup and view all the answers

What does Tilloo's father mean by 'the very sun, which had provided us with sustenance, turned hostile'?

The sun used to be friendly but now it is dangerous for survival Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Tilloo to try going through the forbidden passage despite being aware of its restrictions?

Curiosity about what lay at the end of that route Signup and view all the answers

NASA Viking Mission to Mars

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