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Mantle: Silicate rock, probably hotter than the Earth's mantle at corresponding depths.

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What are the 3 names of Mars' layers?

Mars's 3 layers are the crust, mantle, and core. Mars's crust is red and dust. Mars's mantle is made up of helium and rock substances. Mars's core is very hot. It is made up of iron.


Is there a crust on mars?

There is no crust


Why do astronomers conclude that the crust on mars must be thicker than Earths crust?

: Why do astronomers conclude that the crust on Mars must be thicker then Earth's crust?


Is the crust of Mars much stronger than Earth's?

No, because mars' crust has a gas that makes its crust grow mehdeas and therefore earth has a much stronger crust.


What planet has crust in its rust?

Mars


Crust mantle and core of mars?

Crust and Surface: Mars' surface is composed mostly of iron-rich basaltic rock (an igneous rock). Mars has a thin crust, similar to Earth's.Mantle: Silicate rock, probably hotter than the Earth's mantle at corresponding depths.Core: The core is made of iron and sulphides and has a radius of 800-1,500 miles (1,300-2,400 km). Crust and Surface: Mars' surface is composed mostly of iron-rich basaltic rock (an igneous rock). Mars has a thin crust, similar to Earth's.Mantle: Silicate rock, probably hotter than the Earth's mantle at corresponding depths.Core: The core is made of iron and sulphides and has a radius of 800-1,500 miles (1,300-2,400 km).


Why do astronomers conclude that the crust on mars is thicker than earth's crust?

Mars is smaller than Earth and consequently cooled quicker. Mars no longer has a molten core like Earth, so it would be fair to say it has a thicker crust.


Is mars crust smaller in the north than the south?

The crust is thinner in the north.


How thick is Mars crust?

56.5 km


Which planet has a red oxidized crust?

Mars


Which planet has iron oxide in its crust?

Mars


What planet is red because of the iron in its crust?

Mars