What planet is known as the "Red planet"?
Answer (1)
Mars is known as the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance. Its characteristic red color is caused by iron oxide (rust), that covers of its surface.Mars was named by the Romans after their god of war, as its red color reminded them of blood. It was known to the ancient Egyptians as "Her Desher," that means "the red one."Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and shares some features with Earth such as polar ice caps, seasons, canyons, volcanoes, and weather patterns. These similarities make it one of the most studied planets in the solar system.
