Facts about Mars
1. Mars is the
fourth planet
from the Sun in
our solar system.
,2. It is often
referred to as
the "Red Planet"
due to its
reddish
appearance.
,3. Mars is named
after the Roman
god of war.
4. Mars is the
second smallest
planet in the
, solar system,
after Mercury.
5. The planet's
reddish color is
due to iron
oxide, or rust, on
its surface.
1. Mars is the
fourth planet
from the Sun in
our solar system.
,2. It is often
referred to as
the "Red Planet"
due to its
reddish
appearance.
,3. Mars is named
after the Roman
god of war.
4. Mars is the
second smallest
planet in the
, solar system,
after Mercury.
5. The planet's
reddish color is
due to iron
oxide, or rust, on
its surface.
