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The size of the object crashing into the lunar surface. There is no atmosphere on the moon to slow down approaching objects (as there is on Earth). This means that chunks of space 'rock' don't disintegrate on their way to the moon's surface.

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What are the holes called that cover the moon?

The holes on the moon's surface are called craters. They are formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets hitting the moon's surface. The size and depth of the craters can vary depending on the size and velocity of the impacting object.


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Why does earth's moon preserve all the impacts it has had?

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What is the Moon's surface pitted with?

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Does the moon have a lot of craters?

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