Briefly Explain Why NASA Chose Gale Crater as Target Site

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Essay

Briefly explain why NASA chose Gale Crater as target site of exploration for Curiosity.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, describing a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to higher (self-actualization).

Sexual Arousal Cycle

A series of emotional and physical phases that occur when an individual becomes sexually aroused, involving phases of excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Intrinsic Reward

A type of motivation that comes from within an individual, driven by personal satisfaction or the joy of performing an activity itself.

Gender Identity

One’s psychological sense of being female, male, or somewhere in between.