Stranded botanist-turned-space MacGyver hacks every Martian dilemma with duct tape and grit, science-ing the heck out of red planet survival, all while Earth engineering masterminds craft a Hail Mary to bring their space castaway back home.
The Martian Trivia
What is the primary method used to produce water on Mars in the movie "The Martian"? (Advanced)
#1: By melting ice
#2: Chemical reaction using hydrazine
#3: Using Martian soil
#4: By condensing atmospheric moisture
What crop does Mark Watney grow to survive in "The Martian"? (Genius)
#1: Corn
#2: Potatoes
#3: Carrots
#4: Soybeans
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The Martian Fun Facts
The potatoes grown by Mark Watney in The Martian were actually cultivated using soil and human waste, mirroring a real-life NASA experiment.
NASA provided guidance on the film’s science and allowed the crew to consult with its experts, making the depictions of Mars missions highly accurate.