Its possible that there was once a vast civilization on mars. And due to changes on the red planet( whether it be climactic changes, or something else) the metals used in that vast world wide civilization( probably a giant city that covered the planet) eroded away leaving behind nothing but the reddish iron oxide on the planet.
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iron oxide
Mars is known for having red soil made of iron oxide, giving it a distinct reddish color.
The rocks and sediment on Mars are rich in iron oxide, which is essentially rust.
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 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".
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Mars is called the rusty planet because of the large amounts of iron oxide (rust) on the surface.
The is no known planet composed primarily of Iron Oxide.
It gets it from iron(III) oxide dust. Iron(III) oxide is rust.
The short answer to "why is Mars red" is that the planet 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.
Yes, the reddish color of Mars' surface comes from iron oxide, commonly known as rust, in the soil. The iron in the soil oxidizes over time due to exposure to the elements on Mars, giving the planet its distinctive red hue.
Mars. The high iron oxide content in the soil gives Mars its reddish color.
it is due to the iron oxide on the surface
Mars is the planet where iron rocks combine with oxygen to form iron oxide, giving the planet its characteristic reddish appearance. This iron oxide, also known as rust, is what gives Mars its distinctive red coloration.
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iron oxide