GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Which planet is sometimes called the “red planet”?
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Jupiter
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Mercury
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Mars
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Uranus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mars is known as the Red Planet because iron minerals in the Martian soil oxidize, or rust, causing the soil and atmosphere to look red.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mars is named after the Roman God of war and is often referred to as the “Red Planet” because the red iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance that is distinctive among the celestial bodies visible to the naked eye.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which planet is known as the red planet? Answer: Mars is known as the red planet. It appears slightly reddish colour because of the presence of iron oxide on the surface.
Detailed explanation-4: -Plant named Red Aglaonema has leaves which are red in colour.
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