Mars Facts for Kids

The video presents five fascinating facts about Mars. It covers Mars's weaker gravity, allowing higher jumps, and its longer years and days due to its distance from the sun. Despite its red color, Mars is cold because of its thin atmosphere. The red hue comes from iron oxide in the soil. Mars is named after the Roman God of War, and its moons, Phobos and Deimos, are named after the god's chariot horses.

What causes Mars to have its iconic red color?

Who is Mars named after and what are the names of its moons?