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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.

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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.


Who has more craters the earth or the moon?

there are more craters on the moon then on earth


Why do you see so few craters on the earth compared to the moon?

The moon is hit by many more meteorites than Earth because it has no significant atmosphere to burn them up in. Also as the earths surface is continually changing, visible craters may be filled in, smoothed over or covered up.


Why are there so many craters on the moon?

The moon has many craters because it lacks an atmosphere to protect it from impacts by meteoroids and asteroids. When these space rocks collide with the moon's surface, they create craters that remain preserved due to the moon's inactive geological processes.


Why does the moon have a bunch of craters?

The moon's craters were formed by impacts from asteroids and meteoroids over billions of years. Unlike Earth, the moon doesn't have an atmosphere to protect it from these collisions, so its surface is more vulnerable to impact cratering. The craters have been preserved because there is no weathering or erosion on the moon to erase them.


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.


Why are more craters present on the moons surface than on earths?

The moon has more visible craters on its surface compared to Earth because it lacks an atmosphere to protect it from impacting objects. Earth's atmosphere burns up most small asteroids and meteoroids before they can reach the surface, resulting in fewer visible impact craters. Additionally, the moon's lack of geological activity means that its craters remain preserved over time.


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.


What is the main reason that impact craters on the Moon last much longer than impact craters on earth?

Impact craters on the moon have no water/weather to erode the craters away, but on Earth the erosion erases the craters over time.


Are impact craters larger on the earth or moon?

On average the craters on Moon are larger than the Earth's because the Moon has no atmosphere to shield from impactors and no weathering processes.


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.