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How can lunar craters help determine the relative age of a particular area on the Moon's surface?
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How are moon rocks used to determine the age of the Earth?
The oldest moon rocks are actually older than the oldest Earth rocks. The moon formed from accreted material that resulted from a collision between Earth and a Mars sized protoplanet. Both the Earth and the moon were molten for a period after the collision. Because of the moon's smaller size, it's surface cooled very quickly compared to the Earth. The solidified magma (rock) that formed the moon's crust has been dated at roughly 4.4 billion years of age. Even though no Earth rock has been found to date this old, we can still reasonably assume that the Earth is at least that old due to the fact that the moon is formed from accreted material from the previously mentioned collision.
How have the moon rocks that astronauts brought back to earth help scientist understand the history of the moon?
The moon rocks that astronauts brought back to Earth foe scientists to understand the history of the moon by having them study how old the moon is and determine its age. It can also tell the layers which now we already know. Also the moon pieces helped us determine how the surface of the moon is like with out going there, which saves money. - Angie Plata
How did Apollo landings on the moon help scientists determine the age of the moon?
Scientists were able to determine the age of the moon by analyzing samples brought back from the Apollo landings. Specifically, they studied the rocks and soil samples to measure their radioactive decay and composition, which provided insights into the moon's history and age. By dating these samples using various techniques, scientists estimated the moon to be about 4.5 billion years old.
How do you use crater counts to determine the age of surfaces?
The more craters, the older the surface. If a surface is young, there will be fewer craters.
What is the surface of the moon called?
The outer surface of the moon is called the crust.
Can you determie the age of the reefs?
sure. you can do this by height, surface area covered, or length u can determine the age of reefs by calculating the amount of calcium deposited.
What is the surface of the moon?
The moon's surface is regolith (ground up rock).
Is the Moon's surface terrestrial or gas?
The moon has a solid (terrestrial) surface.
Why did humans go to the moon?
Humans now have an insatiable urge to know; the lust for knowledge. Heaps of scientific data was collected on the journey to, around, and back from the Moon, as well as physical objects taken from the surface to study on Earth. Knowing the makeup of the moon's surface materials helps us determine its true origin.
How is the surface of the moon like the surface of Moon?
Moon has a post office. The moon does not. Moon has air. The moon does not. Moon has people, bugs and plants. The moon does not. Also, their geology is completely different. Otherwise, they are somewhat the same.
Is the moon surface drier than the earth?
Yes, there is virtually no liquid on the surface of the moon.
