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Mercury is heavily cratered because it has virtually no atmosphere and because the surface is geologically inactive, and has been for a protracted period. Without atmospheric weathering or geologic reworking of the surface, any craters become permanent features of the planet.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, its got quite a few. Its one of the most cratered objects in our solar system. This is because there is no atmosphere on mercury to help break up meteors as they come close to the planet, so they will make it to the surface more easily.
Secondly, no atmosphere means that there are no winds to erode the craters away once formed (like on the moon).
Thirdly, there is no geothermal activity, such as volcanoes of earthquakes, to break up and cover over any craters.
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∙ 10y agoMercury essentially does not have an amotpshere and no geologic activity. This means that there is nothing to shield it from impacts, and no forces to erode or destroy the craters.
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∙ 9y agoBecause Mercury lack of atmosphere
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What inner planet has a surface with craters?
All four inner planets have craters. Mercury is the most heavily cratered.
Which planet is heavily cratered earth or mercury?
The most terrestrial planet in our Solar System is Mercury as evidenced by Mariner 10 satellite that flew by Mercury 3 times during 1974 and 1975. A new satellite, Messenger, was launched in 2004 and will be orbiting Mercury next year.
What is the most cratered planet?
Mercury is the most cratered planet in the solar system.
What is the Planet with a heavy cratered surface?
Hi your question was which planet is heavily cratered? My answer is: Neptune because it's the coldest planet and it is practically frozen therefore it is forever detiererating. So it has the most holes and craters.
Does mercury the planet have any physical properties?
Yes. Every physical object has physical properties. Mercury has a heavily cratered silicate crust, a large iron-nickel core, and very little atmosphere.
Which planet is the most heavily cratered of the terrerstrial planets?
Mercury.
What planet has a heavily cratered surface like our moon?
mercury
What is the heavily cratered planet closest to the sun?
that's planet mercury
Which inner planet has a surface covered with craters?
Mercury is the most heavily cratered of the inner planets.
What inner planet has a surface with craters?
All four inner planets have craters. Mercury is the most heavily cratered.
Is mercury surface smooth are cratered?
Cratered.
Which planet is heavily cratered earth or mercury?
The most terrestrial planet in our Solar System is Mercury as evidenced by Mariner 10 satellite that flew by Mercury 3 times during 1974 and 1975. A new satellite, Messenger, was launched in 2004 and will be orbiting Mercury next year.
What does 'is very cratered' tell me about mercury?
This tells you that, because Mercury is very cratered, it must have no protection against the asteroids coming in. So, it is basically telling you that Mercury has a very thin atmosphere
Does Mercury have landforms?
Mercury has no atmosphere, and its surface is heavily cratered much like Earth's moon. It is estimated that the planet has been geologically dormant for a few billion years.
Which of Jupiter's moons is the most heavily cratered object in the solar system?
The most heavily cratered moon in the solar system is Callisto.
Is Saturn heavily cratered?
no it is made of gas
Does Venus have the most volcanos or craters out of the planets?
Mercury has the most craters of all the planets.
