Mars' Moons Quiz


Question #1: How did Deimos and Phobos become Mars' moons?
    A). They are asteroids which were captured by Mars' gravity.
    B). They are moons that formed like Earth's moon.
    C). Their origins have not be determined.
Question #2: Scientists think that Phobos is probably made of carbon-rich rock. What has led them to believe there may be ice on them as well?
    A). Photographs that were taken.
    B). Its density.
    C). Its core temperature.
Question #3: One of the most striking features of Phobos is:
    A). A large crater.
    B). The color patterns.
    C). The massive size.
Question #4: Which moon is closer to Mars?
    A). Deimos
    B). Phobos
    C). They are the same distance away from Mars.
Question #5: The names Deimos and Phobos mean:
    A). Chaos and Order
    B). Run and Hide
    C). Panic and Fear

Go on to the Science Objectives
Return to Phobos and Deimos Overview
Return to the Student Main Page