Technology has significantly impacted the Curiosity rover's mission to study Mars in several ways. Based on your statements, the following apply:
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Scientists have moved the rover about 5 kilometers since landing on the planet in 2012. - This is true; Curiosity has traveled a considerable distance since its landing.
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Curiosity drilled samples from the floor of an ancient lakebed. - This is also accurate; Curiosity has drilled into various geological formations, including those that indicate past water presence.
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Samples of soil and rocks suggest that Mars was unlikely to ever have had water on its surface. - This statement is not correct. Curiosity's findings have indicated past water presence, although the details and capacity for supporting life are complex.
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Curiosity's instruments found carbon-containing organic molecules and nitrogen in a form usable to life. - This is true; Curiosity has detected organic molecules and other elements that are essential for life as we know it.
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Reconnaissance photos from the Mars orbiter provided scientists with information on maneuvering Curiosity to new locations. - This statement is also true; data from Martian orbiters have been crucial for planning Curiosity's paths and ensuring safe travel.
Overall, the technology used in Curiosity's mission, including its scientific instruments and the data provided by orbiters, has been instrumental in enhancing our understanding of Mars.
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