Mars
Mars is the planet that has iron oxide in its crust, giving it its reddish color. This iron oxide, commonly known as rust, gives Mars its nickname "the Red Planet".
Mars appears red because of iron oxide, or rust, in its surface soil. The iron oxide gives the planet its red hue when it is seen from Earth. This is why Mars is often referred to as the "Red Planet".
because the the is a lot of iron in the ground and it has started to rust giving it that red colour
The planet Mars is widely known as "the red planet", because of the rusted supply of iron oxide in its soil.
It isn't. Mars is called the red planet, because it's crust is rich in compounds of the element iron, many of which are reddish colored. Venus is yellowish in color, a result of its thick atmosphere.
Mars is nicknamed the Red Planet because of the high levels of iron oxide on the surface of the planet. Iron Oxide is also known as rust.
Mars is called the red planet, mainly as the planet has a very red colour.
Mars is the planet known as the red planet
Mars is viewed as the red planet because of the large amounts of iron oxide on the surface
Mars is the Red Planet because the Iron Oxide in the surface is what gives it it's reddness.
It's chemical IRON. [Iron Oxides]
Mars is sometimes called the "Red Planet" because of its reddish appearance, due to iron oxide prevalent on its surface.