Which planet is called red planet due to its rock Iron Oxides?

The Correct Answer is Mars.

Key Points

• Mars is reddish in color.
• Mars is also known as the Red Planet
• It is red in color due to the presence of Iron Oxides.
• Mars has two moons named Phobos and Deimos.

Additional Information

• Jupiter:
  • Jupiter is the planet, orange in color with white bands on it.
  • Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.
  • Jupiter's atmosphere is mostly made up of hydrogen (H₂) and helium (He).
• Saturn:
  • Saturn is known most for its rings.
  • It is the second-largest planet in our solar system.
  • Saturn's atmosphere is also mostly made up of hydrogen (H₂) and helium (He).
• Venus: 
  • Venus is Earth's twin in size.
  • Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system.
  • It is the brightest planet in the Solar System.
  • It is also sometimes referred to as the sister planet to Earth, due to their near similarity of size and mass.
  • Venus is referred to as the “morning star” and “evening star”.
  • It is the second planet from the Sun.
  • It also rotates clockwise like Uranus.