Question

Why Mars is called the red planet

Answer 1

Answer:

Mars is often called the'Red planet' because it appears in the sky as an orange-red star

The colour caused the ancient Greeks and Romans to name it after their god of war.Today,thanks to visiting spacecraft,we know that the planet's appearance is due to rist in the Martian rocks.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Mars is often called red planet because it appears in the sky as orange -red star . The colour caused the ancient Greeks and romans to name it after their God of war m It is also due to the rust in the Martian rocks