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Mars is called the red planet, mainly as the planet has a very red colour.

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Mars is referred to as the red planet because of its reddish color caused by iron oxide, or rust, on its surface. This iron oxide gives the planet its distinct red hue when viewed from space.

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What planet has red sand?

Mars is known for its red sand, which is rich in iron oxide minerals like hematite and magnetite that give the planet its reddish color.


What planet is red with two moons?

Mars is the red planet with two moons, Phobos and Deimos.


Which planet is collet the red planet?

Mars is sometimes called the red planet.


What is a nickname for the planet mars?

The Red Planet


Why planet mars considered as the red planet?

Because it is red dummy

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Which planet is known as the red planet due to iron?

Mars is known as the red planet. This is because the iron in the soil gives it a red color. Mars is thought to have once had lakes and oceans.


What Planet got its name due to its red color?

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Which planet nicknamed the red planet?

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Which planet is known as 'the red planet'?

Mars is the planet known as the red planet


What planet is known as the red planed?

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What is the duration of Red Planet Mars?

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What do you call the red planet?

The red Planet is Mars


Is Pluto the red planet?

No. Mars is the red planet.


About planet-what is the red planet?

Mars.


A planet know as the red planet?

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What the planet that is considered as the red planet?

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