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Mars Mission1. Why Mars is known as the "Red Planet"? Give us much detail as you remember.

2. Amanda gave five reasons why humans want to travel to Mars. Which two do you findthe most convincing, and why?

3. Overall, do you think it's worth the time, money, and risk to send humans to Mars?Explain your answer.

Literal: 1, 2, 5 Evaluative: 2, 3, 4, 6

5. What does the Negev Desert, pictured below, have to do with space travel to Mars?Give as much detail as you recall.

6. People involved in Mars research believe that the first person to walk on Mars isprobably in a primary school classroom somewhere in the world. How does that make youfeel, and why?

4. What do you think are two of the most important personality traits for an astronaut tohave? Explain your answer.

Literal: 1, 2, 5 Evaluative: 2, 3, 4, 6