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Physical Characteristics of Mars

Mars has iron oxide (rust) on its surface which gives it a red and flaming appearance. Mars has only a quarter the surface area of the Earth and only one-tenth the mass (The solar day on Mars is about the same length as it is on Earth: 24 hours, 39 minutes, and 35.244 seconds.

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