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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.
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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.
Who named Mars after the God of War?
The Romans named the planet Mars after their God of War, whose name is Mars. They named the planet Mars because its red appearance reminded them of the blood that people shed at war.
You are roman fod of war the Greeks called you Ares What planet are you?
Mars, the 4th planet from the sun. It is named mars since it is red, like blood.
What was the chemical element uranium named after what planet?
It was the other way round. Uranium was named after a planet. That planet was Uranus.
What are three element name after planet that is show on the periodic table?
Plutonium is named after the planet Pluto. Neptunium is named after the planet Neptune. Uranium is named after the planet Uranus.
Why is Mercury named the red planet?
Mercury is not the red planet. Mars is.
Is mercury nicked named the red planet?
no; mars is
What is is Mar's Nickname?
Mars nickname is "Red Planet", it is nicknamed this way because it looks red and the sand is also red. Dughhh!
What planet has being named the great red spot?
Jupiter
Why was mars named after God of War?
The planet Mars was named after the Greek God of War,Mars, because of the red color of the planet. The red color represents blood. Your welcome.~Anonymous
Which plant is named after the Roman God of War?
Mars is the planet that was named after the Roman God of War. It is the fourth planet from the sun, and is red in color.
Why was mars named after the god of war?
The planet Mars was named after the Greek god of war,Mars, because of the red color of the planet. The red color represents blood. Your welcome.~Anonymous
What Red planet next to earth named after the God of War?
Mars
What candy was named after a saloon an the red planet?
A candy bar that is named after a red planet is the Mars bar. The company also has a candy bar called the Milky Way.
What planet has a moon named betelgeuse?
None of them. Betelgeuse is a red giant star.
What red planet reminded ancient astronomers of the Roman god war?
clue - a chocolate bar was named after this planet too.
Where did the planet get its name. Why?
It was named mars after the Roman god of war because red is the colour of war (mars is red).
