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Why mars covered with a layer of red dust?
cos it is
Why doesn't earth look red from space as mars does?
Because Earth is covered with water it looks blue. Mars is covered in red dust so it looks red.
What is the surface characteristics for Mars?
mars is rocky, red , dry, and mostly covered with iron rich dust.
Which planet looks red because it is covered with red dust?
mars, and its actually an orangish hue.
Why is the colour of Mars red?
Mars is red because the atmosphere scatters light in a way that causes the light to appear red, and because the surface is covered in red dust
Is mars red because it is covered in a layer of rust?
The short answer to "why is Mars red" is that the planet is covered in rust. Iron oxide to be exact. The iron oxide is simply a dust that covers the entire surface in varying depths. That dust is picked up by wind and carried into the atmosphere where it reflects the red part of the light spectrum and, viola, Mars is the Red Planet.
Why is Mars atmosphere and surface red?
Mars is red because its top layer is composed of mostly iron oxide (rust). The atmosphere appears red because the wind picks up the red dust and carries it.
Are all rocks on Mars covered with a rusty dust?
Some scientists believe that Mars is red due to rocks being rusted by water that once flooded the planet.
Does the reddish color of Mars' surface come from its soil?
Mars is covered in rust. Iron oxide to be exact. The iron oxide is simply a dust that covers the entire surface in varying depths. That dust is picked up by wind and carried into the atmosphere where it reflects the red part of the light spectrum and, viola, Mars is the Red Planet.
Why is Mars a red planet?
Mars has a surface which is covered in red-orange dust.The dust contains oxides of iron. Rust is made of iron oxides.So, it's basically just rust. It's rusty dust.That's the scientific answer.
What is the source of Mars red color?
Its the hot red dust already on Mars which is blown in the atmosphere
What planet is surrounded by red dust?
mars
