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What planet probably got its name due to its red color and is also sometimes referred to as the Red Planet?
Mars because of the red pigment, due to high concentrations of iron in the planet's soil. Its color reminded people of blood so they named the planet for the got of War.
Why planet mars considered as the red planet?
Because it is red dummy
What planet is Covered with red soil made by iron oxide?
i think mars
Is Mars' soil blue?
No, it is a red-orange color due to the deposition of iron (or, due to the high iron content of the soil), hence the name "The Red Planet"
Mars is often described as the Red Planet because of what element mixed with oxygen on its surface?
The red colour is caused by iron compounds in the soil. Iron is bonded to oxygen, not mixed with it.
Which planet is called the “red planet”?
The planet Mars is widely known as "the red planet", because of the rusted supply of iron oxide in its soil.
Which planet is called red planet?
Mars is the "red" planet...Mercury is just freaking hot!It's not really hot, but cold. Though it is called the "Red Planet" because of how it looks from space...1 side is hot on mercury because of the sun, and the other side is cold because its not facing the sun.It looks red so people think it's really hot.427 c for the side that is facing the sun.And -184 c for the side that's not facing.
Which planet in your solar system is red planet?
Mars resembles to be red because of the red dust and soil on its surface.
Which planet is called the red planet because of its reddish soil and pink atmosphere?
If you are wondering what the "red planet" is, it is the planet called~ Mars.
Why mars is called a red planet?
well people call mars the red planet , because the planets soil is all red and thats why its called the red planet.
Why is Mars soil red?
Mars is red simply because it is rusty. All the iron oxide colors the soil, hence the nickname the"Red Planet."
What planet soil is Rich in iron oxide?
mars because mars is red
Which of the planet has red soil?
Mars is sometimes called the "Red Planet" because of its reddish appearance, due to iron oxide prevalent on its surface.
Why is Mercury called the red planet when Venus is the hottest planet?
Mecury is not called the red planet. Mars is called the red planet because of the iron oxide (rust) in it's soil, making the planet look red. Yes, Venus is the hottest planet but it is not called the red planet.
Which planet is called the rusted planet?
Mars is called the rusty planet because of the large amounts of iron oxide (rust) on the surface.
What is the planet with iron oxide in its soil giving it a red apperance?
The "Red Planet" is Mars.
Why is mars often called the red planet?
because iron in the soil gives it a reddish color
