It is obviously something to do with the type of rock!
Mars is the red planet, because it looks red on close approaches. The next close approach will be in the spring of 2014, you can have a look at it then.
another name for mars is the 'red planet' , after its red-orange color.
The Red Planet
Mars is known as the "Red Planet" because of its reddish appearance, caused by iron oxide (rust) in its soil. It has a rocky and barren surface with mountains, valleys, and vast deserts. The planet also has polar ice caps made of frozen water and carbon dioxide.
The planet Mars is known as the red planet. It is the fourth planet from the Sun an the second smallest planet in our Solar System.
Mars
Mars is known for its red soil due to the presence of iron oxide, or rust, in its composition. This gives the planet its distinctive reddish appearance when viewed from space.
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.
Mars is the red planet, because it looks red on close approaches. The next close approach will be in the spring of 2014, you can have a look at it then.
the different gasses in the planet and the dust
The planet Uranus does have gas. One of the most abundant is methane which makes the planet look blue.
Mars is the inner planet known for containing iron oxide in its weathered rock, giving it a reddish appearance. This iron oxide, or rust, is what makes the planet appear red and led to its nickname "the Red Planet."
No. It is red because of all the rust and carbon on it's surface: The rust makes it appear red.
rust or Iron oxide
blood
Mars is called the red planet because its surface appears reddish in color due to the presence of iron oxide, or rust, on its surface. The iron oxide gives the planet a reddish hue when viewed from Earth.
another name for mars is the 'red planet' , after its red-orange color.