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Yes. both the moon and the earth has several craters from meteorites.

The most known/largest crater on the earth is the "Barringer Crater" in Arizona which is over a kilometer in diameter and approximately 40'000 years old

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Does the surface of moon and earth both have craters?

Yes, both the Moon and Earth have craters on their surfaces. The Moon's surface is covered with craters formed by impacts from space debris, while on Earth, craters are less common due to erosion and tectonic activity, but they can still be found in certain areas like meteorite impact sites or volcanic regions.


Who has more craters the earth or the moon?

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How are Earth's moon and mercury alike?

The Earth's moon and Mercury are alike in that they are both rocky and airless. They are also both devoid of life and both have craters and plains.


What are some ways to compare the earth to the moon?

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What type of land features do both the earth and the moon have?

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What feature can be found on the earth and the moon?

Both the Earth and the Moon have craters, which are depressions on the surface formed by impacts from asteroids or meteoroids. These craters can vary in size and shape, and can provide valuable information about the history of impacts on both celestial bodies.


Why are craters preserved on the moon but not on earth?

Earth is geologically active and has wind and water to erode craters. The moon is geologically dead and has no atmosphere and thus no erosion. There is nothing on the moon to destroy impact craters.


What landforms do the earth and moon have?

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Why do you see many impact craters on the moon but not earth?

The Earth has weather patterns that have eroded most of the craters on Earth. The moon has no weather, therefore no erosion.


What is the main reason that impact craters on the Moon last much longer than impact craters on earth?

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Are impact craters larger on the earth or moon?

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Why do moon craters remain visible longer than earth craters?

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