Mars is mainly red due to the presence of _______.

copper

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iron

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aluminium

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titanuim

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The correct option is B iron
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 the rust in the rocks on Mars.

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