0
What else can I help you with?
Why is the surface of mercury covered with meteor impact craters while earth surface has relatively few craters?
Earth is a geologically active planet, the heat in its core moves the Earth's surface around and creates new oceans and mountains over time and these are eroded slowly by the processes going on in and caused by Earth's atmosphere. On Mercury there is no atmosphere and the planet no longer has a hot core causing its surface to be reworked, Thus the craters made in Earth's surface are erased over time while those on Mercury are not.
What are 3 noticeable features that are found on the surface of mercury?
Three noticeable features found on the surface of Mercury are vast impact craters caused by collisions with asteroids and comets, long scarps or cliffs that suggest the planet has shrunk over time, and smooth plains formed by volcanic activity.
What planet has wrinkles?
Mercury has wrinkles on its surface due to the contraction of the planet's interior as it cooled over time. The wrinkles on Mercury's surface are called lobate scarps.
What planet has scraps on its surface?
Mercury has a surface that contains scraps. These scraps are likely remnants of impacts from asteroids and comets that have struck the planet over its history.
What planet has a densely cratered surface like the moon?
Mercury is a planet with a densely cratered surface similar to the moon. Its lack of significant geological activity means that impact craters remain preserved over time, much like on the moon.
Why isn't the surface of the earth cratered like the moon or like mercury?
Earth's surface is not as heavily cratered as the moon or Mercury because Earth has active geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and plate tectonics that continuously reshape its surface. These processes help to erase or cover up impact craters over time, maintaining Earth's relatively smoother appearance compared to the heavily cratered surfaces of the moon and Mercury.
What percentage is Mercury's surface is covered in craters?
Mercury's surface is covered in craters on approximately 45% of its surface. These craters were formed by impacts from meteoroids and asteroids over millions of years, due to Mercury's lack of atmosphere to protect its surface.
What is the surface appearance like on Mercury?
The surface of Mercury is covered with craters, like the Moon, but temperatures there can reach over 800 F because its proximity to the Sun and slow rotation. More information about this planet can be found in our web page Mercury.
Why do you see impact craters on mercury and the moon but not so much on earth?
Earth has a thicker atmosphere that burns up most of the smaller meteoroids before they can reach the surface, whereas Mercury and the Moon have very thin or no atmosphere to protect them. As a result, these bodies are more vulnerable to impacts from space debris, creating visible craters. Additionally, Earth's active geological processes, such as erosion and tectonic activity, continually reshape the surface and can erase evidence of impact craters over time.
Caloris basin can be found on this planet?
Caloris basin is found on the planet Mercury. It is one of the largest impact basins in the Solar System, measuring over 1,500 kilometers in diameter. The basin was created by a large asteroid impact early in Mercury's history.
How many craters are on Mercury?
There are lots of craters on Mercury. For a more precise answer, we would first want to specify the size, by asking for example how many craters of at least one meter in diameter are there on Mercury.
Where is the main impact of zone on life on the earth's surface?
The main impact is on poles. The ozone hole is over Antarctica.
