Mars Second Smallest Planet in Solar System

Mars is the second smallest planet in the Solar System. This is the fourth planet from the Sun. The iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives Mars a reddish appearance. Mars can easily be seen from Earth with our naked eyes because of its reddish color.

Olympus Mons is a very large shield volcano seen on Mars. Olympus Mons is the second highest mountain in the Solar System. 

Mars is a terrestrial planet. Mars is approximately half the diameter of Earth. Liquid water cannot exist on the surface of Mars due to low atmospheric pressure. There are ongoing investigations assessing the past habitability potential of Mars as well as the possibility of life in Mars.

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Mars is also known as the Red Planet.

Mercury is the first smallest planet in the Solar System.

Mars Second Smallest Planet in Solar System

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