I found out that Mars is referred to as the Red Planet because of the reddish iron oxide on it's surface.
Really? I had no idea? I find Mars very interesting. Would you visit if you had the opportunity? 
I don't know - Mars has become cold, dry, and pretty much uninhabitable in modern times.  I'm kinda afraid of leaving Earth anyway though - LOL! 
Haha, I feel more adventurous. If Elon Musk would take me there, I'd totally go! Although I maybe not on the first manned mission! :)
Well with his net worth of around $20.9 billion, he'd probably be able to provide a pretty nice trip to Mars!!
Yes I agree. He's pretty smart, and I trust he's doing enough research to make it successful. It would not be fun if you didn't like your neighbors once you arrive though!
deserts, and polar ice caps of Earth.
The days and seasons are likewise comparable to those of Earth, because the rotational period as well as the tilt of the rotational axis relative to the ecliptic plane are very similar. Mars is the site of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano and second-highest known mountain in the Solar System, and of Valles Marineris, one of the largest canyons in the Solar System. The smooth Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere covers 40% of the planet and may be a giant
Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System after Mercury. In English, Mars carries a name of the Roman god of war, and is often referred to as the "Red Planet" because the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance that is distinctive among the astronomical bodies visible to the naked eye. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere, having surface features reminiscent both of the impact craters of the Moon and the valleys,