The Red Planet


Which of the following is called ‘The Red Planet’


[A] Mercury
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Jupitor


Reddish color of ‘MARS’ surface  – The Red Planet


  1. The reddish color of its surface is due to finely grained iron(III) oxide dust in the soil.
  2. Surface color of the planet Mars appears
    • Reddish from a distance because of rusty atmospheric dust.
    • From close up, it looks more of a butterscotch.