detail recall - mars

Definition

Recalling specific details from a passage

Example

Mars is often called the Red Planet because of the iron oxide, or rust, on its surface that gives it a reddish appearance. A day on Mars is about 24 hours and 37 minutes, very similar to a day on Earth. However, a year on Mars lasts 687 Earth days because it is farther from the sun and has a larger orbit. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?