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Red Planet is...

Red Planet is

A

Mars

B

Jupiter

C

Venus

D

Uranus

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question:** The question asks which planet is referred to as the "Red Planet." 2. **Review the Options:** The options provided are Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Uranus. 3. **Recall Characteristics of the Planets:** - **Mars:** Known for its reddish appearance due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface. - **Jupiter:** The largest planet in the solar system, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons, but not referred to as the Red Planet. - **Venus:** Often called the Evening Star due to its brightness, but it is not the Red Planet. - **Uranus:** The seventh planet from the Sun, known for its unique tilt and blue-green color, not associated with the term "Red Planet." 4. **Conclusion:** Based on the characteristics, Mars is the planet that is commonly known as the "Red Planet." 5. **Final Answer:** Therefore, the correct option is **Mars**. ---
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