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The atmosphere provides a cushion or shield that slows meteors down after they arrive at orbital speeds of a few miles per second. Their kinetic energy is converted by friction into heat and most meteors burn up and do not reach the surface. So we have impact craters but not many.
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Why do some planets have more meteorite craters than others?
The planets with more craters are the ones with less geologic activity. Geologic activity such as erosion, plate tectonics, and volcanic eruptions will wear down, bury, or otherwise destroy impact craters. If there is no geologic activity, then there is nothing to disturb the craters other than later impacts from comets and asteroids.
Why are the craters on earths surface less evident than those on other terrestial planets surfaces?
The earth has an atmosphere which produces weathering of the land surfaces. Weathering gradually wears down features such as crater rims so the craters gradually become less evident and eventually disappear.
Why are craters on earth surface less evident than those on terrestrial planets surfaces?
Craters on Earth's surface are less evident than those on terrestrial planets because of erosion processes like weathering, tectonic activity, and atmospheric conditions. These processes continuously reshape Earth's surface, gradually filling in and erasing evidence of impact craters over time. Additionally, Earth's active geological processes, such as volcanic activity and plate tectonics, can also contribute to hiding or altering the appearance of impact craters.
Can you go inside other planets ........ like you know how u can go inside the earth but can you go inside Jupiter or the moon?
no in less u go through those hole thing oh ya craters
Would a planet with active or less active volcanoes have more craters?
A planet with fewer active volcanoes would have more craters, as the ash and lava from volcanoes will cover existing craters.
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.
What is the reason that life is less likely on the outermost planets compared to the inner most planets?
What is the reason that life is less likely on the outermost planets compared to the innermost planets
Are there any craters on Venus'?
Yes, Venus has many impact craters on its surface, but they are less common and less well-preserved compared to other planets like the Moon due to Venus's thick atmosphere, which burns up smaller meteoroids before they can reach the surface. Some of the largest craters on Venus are Mead, Cleopatra, and Airy.
Why isn't the earth covered with craters?
The Earth is not covered with craters like some other celestial bodies because it has active geological processes such as plate tectonics, erosion, and sedimentation that constantly reshape its surface. These processes help to conceal or remove crater formations over time, resulting in a relatively smoother surface compared to bodies like the Moon or Mercury.
What affect does erosion have on craters?
Erosion can gradually diminish the size and appearance of craters by wearing down their rims and filling them with sediment or other materials. Over time, erosion can alter the shape and depth of craters, making them less distinguishable on the surface of the planet.
Why do planets have less gravity then the Sun?
Planets have less mass than the sun, hence, they have weaker gravitational fields.
Are outer planets denser than smaller planets?
No. The outer planets are gas planets, which are much less dense than the inner terrestrial planets.
