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Mars' soil is red because it is very rich in iron oxide.
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Why isn't there soil on Mars?
no because its a chocolate mars bar
What is Mars the soil composed of?
iron
What planet soil is Rich in iron oxide?
mars because mars is red
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."
Why there is no soil on mars or Venus?
There is no soil on Mars or Venus. How come? Those planets have plenty of rocks. Mars has windstorms that erode rocks into dust. Venus has an acid atmosphere that cooks rocks into new chemicals.But there's still something missing. Without life, there is no soil. Living things haven't just made a home in the soil on our planet. Life actually made the soil as we know it.Information from: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/soil/recipe_soil.html
Does Mars have lava in its soil?
no no lava on mars
Why isn't there soil on Mars?
no because its a chocolate mars bar
Is the soil on mars fertile enough to plant earth plants on it or what would you need to do so?
the soil on mars is infertile
Is Mars the only planet with soil?
No, the other terrestrial planets have soil, Earth, Mercury and Venus. Earths soil is different in that it contains organic matter.
Could the soil on mars actually grow crops?
No. The soil on Mars lacks the organic nutrients necessary to grow plants.
What is Mars the soil composed of?
iron
What is the colour of soil on mars?
the soil is orangey-red some soil is dark red or black
What planet soil is Rich in iron oxide?
mars because mars is red
Does mars have twin towers or just plain old soil and rocks?
dude, mars is a different planet, with no life on it, it is old soil and rocks.
What planet has water found in the soil?
Mars
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."
Why would you not find soils on mars and venus?
Soil forms largely as a result of biological processes. There is no life on Venus or Mars, so soil cannot form.
