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there are more craters on the moon then on earth

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Does the surface of moon and earth both have craters?

Yes, both the Moon and Earth have craters on their surfaces. The Moon's surface is covered with craters formed by impacts from space debris, while on Earth, craters are less common due to erosion and tectonic activity, but they can still be found in certain areas like meteorite impact sites or volcanic regions.


Can you see craters on the moon from earth?

No. Most of the impact craters that have formed on Earth have been destroyed and buried by geologic processes, processes that the moon lacks. While some recent impact craters on Earth remain visible on the surface, they are too small to be seen from the moon.


Does the moon has more craters than the earth?

Yes it does. The Moon has no air to stop meteors.


Which side of the moon has more craters?

The side of the moon that faces Earth (the near side) has more craters compared to the far side. This is because the near side is more exposed to impacts from space debris due to its proximity to Earth, while the far side is shielded from some impacts by the moon itself.


Why can we see the craters of the moon so clearly from earth?

We can see the craters of the moon clearly from Earth because the moon has no atmosphere to erode them, so they remain preserved. When the sun shines on the moon's surface at an angle, it creates long shadows that make the craters stand out more prominently, enhancing their visibility from Earth.


Are there more craters on Mercury and the Moon than the Earth?

The surface of the Earth has been reworked over geological time and this has erased evidence for craters that have existed on the Earth. However all the inner planets and moons have been subject to the same rate of impactors and as Earth is larger, it is therefore likely that Earth has in fact received more impactors (and therefore had more total craters) than the Moon or Mercury. There are more craters now visible on the Moon and Mercury, but there were likely many more on the Earth over the same astronomical time. But craters on Earth have become less visible due to erosion and geologic activity - these processes are much more active on Earth than on the Moon or Mercury, which have less tectonic activity, no real atmosphere, and no liquid water.


Why more craters are present on the Moon's surface than on Earth's?

because the moon does not have a equater like the earth to protact it self ;)


Why does the moon have impact craters that are more visible than earth's?

The Moon is a more bleach environment and the Earth has Plant Life, Water, buildings, and that kind of thing. So craters on the Moon are seen better because it is more distinctive, the Moon is basically rock, dust, and more rock.


Why are craters preserved on the moon but not on earth?

Earth is geologically active and has wind and water to erode craters. The moon is geologically dead and has no atmosphere and thus no erosion. There is nothing on the moon to destroy impact craters.


What is unusual about the moon Io?

the moon is smaller and has lots more craters than earth does and night lasts longer on the moon


What landforms do the earth and moon have?

Craters


Why do you see many impact craters on the moon but not earth?

The Earth has weather patterns that have eroded most of the craters on Earth. The moon has no weather, therefore no erosion.