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Mars is covered in rust. Iron oxide to be exact. The iron oxide is simply a dust that covers the entire surface in varying depths. That dust is picked up by wind and carried into the atmosphere where it reflects the red part of the light spectrum and, viola, Mars is the Red Planet.
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∙ 14y agoMars's soil is red because it is very rich in iron oxide, or rust.
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What planet comes after earth?
Mars come after Earth
Did there used to be life on Mars?
It is unknown. What has been proven though is that Mars used to have an atmosphere similar like earth (this is necessary to support life) also it is possible that mars has had liquid water before (pressure is needed to keep it in liquid form, and pressure comes from atmospheres), which is also necessary for life, as far as we know. (dried up riverbeds and channels are found on mars surface). in addition to the possible past liquid water, it is also a theory that mars has water still, wether in gas or solid form underneath the surface. A possible fossilized rock has been found as well. the rock has not been proven to be an actual fossil, but many people think it is fossilized bacteria, or in other words, life. If it IS bacteria, it is does not necessarily prove that it came from mars though. It could have come from earth due to the theory that mars and earth collided in early years, or come from earth from an impact big enough to send rock into space, then mars pulled it with its gravity. it is possible that it has come from another planet/object as well. Life on Mars is a big mystery. Mars is the planet most like earth, and the planet most likely to be able to support life as well, but it is still unproven that there has been life on mars, or even if there IS life on mars.
When does Mars come out?
August 27 2010
Does March come from Mars?
yeah. yes
Some meteorites that fell on Earth have been identified as having come from what other planet?
The composition and physical properties of some meteorites suggest that they were hurled into space by a larger collision on the surface of the planet Mars.
Where does the reddish of Mars come from?
The reddish of marscomes from it's sand which has iron in it which makes the sand red.
Where did the name Mars come from?
the name mars came from its color red. sometimes the word mars can be used as the color red in a different language.
What does come look like?
Most semen is white in color, but grey or even yellowish semen can be normal as well. Blood in the semen can cause a pink or reddish color
Can corn snakes be black and white?
Wild corn snakes are reddish-brown in color, with black lines, but domestic corn snakes can come in nearly any color.
What colors do orangutans come in?
Orangutans can come in a reddish brown colour.
What colours does the Labrador Retriever come in?
Labs come in black, yellow (cream to a reddish color), chocolate (shades of darker brown), and the less popular black-and-tan. (Yellow is often mistakenly called silver or golden.)
Were did mammoths come from?
they come from mars
When will Mars come to earth?
Actually mars will come close to earth on August 27th 2009!
What colors may a Brussels Griffon be?
There are four different colors that Brussels Griffon come in. They are red, black, black and tan and belge. Belge is a reddish color. These dogs can be bought from numerous breeders.
Is garnet more than one color?
Yes, garnets can come in a variety of shades from light orange in tone to cinnamon reddish brown to dark red depending upon the region where it was harvested
What come after earth?
Mars come after Earth
What colors do the Verizon env3 come in?
Magenta/Reddish, Blue, Black,
