Mars

usgb/mɑːrz/
noun

Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system, known for its red color.

The rover is sending back images from Mars.
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Often appears as...

  • planet mars
  • mars exploration
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Astronomical Term

The name 'Mars' is always capitalized when referring to the planet to differentiate it from the verb.

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Astronomers study Mars' atmosphere.
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Not Just Red

While Mars is known for being red, its landscape varies with ice caps and dark soil.

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Pictures show that Mars has polar ice caps.
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Space Missions

Often mentioned in the context of space exploration and future human colonization.

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NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars.
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