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Why is Mars called the red planet?

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Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and the second smallest planet in the solar system, after Mercury. It is named after the Roman God of war. It appears red in colour due to the presence of iron oxide on its surface. So, it is often described as the Red planet.

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