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What is our chance of impact from objects outside our atmosphere?
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Why does earth have fewer impact craters than the moon?
The earth has atmosphere and liquid water, whereas Mercury has neither. Their presence works against the appearance of impact craters in at least two ways: 1). The vast majority of material objects on a course to strike the earth burn up in the atmosphere and never reach the surface. Those that are large enough to survive the entry are reduced in size, mass, and speed before impact. 2). The marks left by impacts that do occur become worn down or "weathered" by the effects of both the atmosphere and the water on earth.
What are chlorofluorocarbons and what impact do they have on the atmosphere?
any of a class of compounds of carbon.
Where is the Atmosphere pressure highest on Mars?
Like on earth, atmosphere pressure is higher where elevation is lowest. The depth of Valleys and Impact craters, with depth of up 8000 meters, have the thickest atmosphere.
How does the Earth's mean temperature impact its cryosphere hydrosphere biosphere and atmosphere systems?
science olympiad
What is the perspective in geography that examines location on the planet based on their human impact to the other objects around them?
Global Perspective
How does the atmosphere on a planet prevent impact cratering?
It is commonly stated that a planet's atmosphere acts as a sort of shield against impacts. It is only partially true. Small meteoroids will burn up in the atmosphere while some larger objects will break into fragments that then reach the surface at much lower speeds. Large asteroids and comets, on the other hand, are largely unhindered by even a thick atmosphere. These are the objects that leave craters that are plainly visible from space. When impact craters do form, however, the presence of an atmosphere may cause erosion and movement of sediment that can wear down and bury impact craters.
What are some examples of outside force that would change an objects inertia?
Gravity Electro-magnetic force Direct impact or contact
Why are cartels rare?
cartels are formed by the impact of falling object from space. since most of the objects disintegrate into fragments on or before entering the earths atmosphere it do not make any noticeable impact. hence cartels are rare.
What is the impact of an earthquake on the Earth's atmosphere?
Earthquakes do not have a direct impact on the atmosphere. An earthquake only damages the Earth and structures on the Earth.
Where do craters occur?
Impact craters occur where objects impact on a solid surface.
What impact does earths atmosphere have on humans?
Lots.
When meteorites or other objects strike the Moon what do they create?
Impact Basin / Impact Crater
Why the moon has many black dots?
The surface of the moon is scarred with millions of impact craters. There is no atmosphere on the moon to help protect it from bombardment from potential impactors (most objects from space burn up in the Earth's atmosphere). Also, there is no erosion (wind or water) and little geologic activity to wear away these craters, so they remain unchanged until another new impact changes it.
What impact have humans on the air and atmosphere?
the use of fossil fuels by humans had tainted the air and atmosphere
Where meteors go when they do not break into pieces in the atmosphere?
If they do not break apart in the atmosphere then they will impact Earth's surface.
What is the clash of 2 objects coming together?
Impact
What is meant by impact?
The point of which one objects hits or collides with another object. (The point of impact).
