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According to my Honors Earth Science high school textbook (McDougal Littell: Earth Science by Nancy E. Spaulding and Samuel N. Namowitz), the far side of the moon's crust, at about 150 kilometers, is approximately 85 kilometer's thicker than its near side, at 65 kilometers thick.
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Why is the moons crust thicker on one side than another?
because on one side so many astrodes have hit that side so of the moons crust have eventually over time has eroded away. than on the other side because it hasn't been hit as often.
Why is the crust thicker on the near side of the moon than on the far side?
Right now scientists do not know why the Earth-facing side of the moon has thicker crust. One proposal is that Earth may have once had two moons that collided at relatively low speeds. The geologically different regions on the moon would then have originated from two separate moons.
Which side of the moon has a thicker side?
Photo surveys seem to indicate that the hidden "far side" of the Moon has a thicker crust and more mountains. We're not sure why the far side is so different from the visible near side, but it is.
Why is the moon's crust thinner on one side than the other?
The pull of Earth's gravity during the moon's formation caused the crust on the far side of the moon to become thicker than the crust on the near side. On the near side, the lunar crust is about 60 km thick. On the far side, the lunar crust is up to 100 km thick.
How would the surface of the moon look different if the crust on the far side were the same as the near side?
While the earth rotates, the moon revolves around it. While the moon rotates it has different phases. Improvement : I think this question is about the fact that the Moon's crust seems to be thicker on the "far side". This may be why there's much less sign of volcanic activity on the far side.
How thick is moons crust?
The moon's crust averages between 31 and 37 miles in thickness. The crust on the far side is a bit thicker than the near side.
Why is the moons crust thicker on one side than another?
because on one side so many astrodes have hit that side so of the moons crust have eventually over time has eroded away. than on the other side because it hasn't been hit as often.
Why is the crust thicker on the near side of the moon than on the far side?
Right now scientists do not know why the Earth-facing side of the moon has thicker crust. One proposal is that Earth may have once had two moons that collided at relatively low speeds. The geologically different regions on the moon would then have originated from two separate moons.
Which side of the moon has a thicker side?
Photo surveys seem to indicate that the hidden "far side" of the Moon has a thicker crust and more mountains. We're not sure why the far side is so different from the visible near side, but it is.
Why is the moon's crust thinner on one side than the other?
The pull of Earth's gravity during the moon's formation caused the crust on the far side of the moon to become thicker than the crust on the near side. On the near side, the lunar crust is about 60 km thick. On the far side, the lunar crust is up to 100 km thick.
Does the side of the moon facing the earth have a thicker crust than the other side of the moon?
I dont know go ask someone else
How would the surface of the moon look different if the crust on the far side were the same as the near side?
While the earth rotates, the moon revolves around it. While the moon rotates it has different phases. Improvement : I think this question is about the fact that the Moon's crust seems to be thicker on the "far side". This may be why there's much less sign of volcanic activity on the far side.
Why might more craters be present on far side of the moon than on the side of the moon facing earth?
The Moon's crust may be thicker on the far side. So there was less volcanic activity. So there is less lava to cover up craters. Lava flows form the "maria" which are much more in evidence on the side facing Earth.
Which side of the sheep heart is thicker?
left side
How much is a penny worth if it is thinner on one side and thicker on the other?
These uneven planchets are not very rare and have little or no added value.
What are the side effects of to much calcium?
The side effects of too much calcium can include problems like thicker bone density and even calcification deposits on internal organs. It can also cause kidney stones.
What portion of each body is core for the moon?
The cumulate rocks form much of the crust. The upper part of the crust probably averages about 88% plagioclase (near the lower limit of 90% defined for anorthosite): the lower part of the crust may contain a higher percent of ferromagnesian minerals such as the pyroxenes and olivine, but even that lower part probably averages about 78% plagioclase.[8] The underlying mantle is denser and is also olivine-rich.
