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Why do you think there are millions of impact craters on the moon and so few on Earth?
The Earth has had far more asteroid and meteorite impacts than the moon.
Impact craters on Earth however are eroded by the atmosphere and water and also filled in by water and sediment.
Since the moon has next to no atmosphere craters tend not to erode so they will always be visable.
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What planet is full of impact craters and and no atmosphere?
I think it is Mercury.
Why are the lunar mountains semi-circular instead of linear like the Earth's?
I think its because the lunar mountains are associated with the large circular impact craters found on the moon, whereas on earth we have plate tectonics that from our mountains on the linear plate boundaries.
How many craters do scientists think Neptune has?
Scientists know, not think, Neptune has zero craters.Neptune is a gas giant. Gas giants do not have a solid rocky surface. Therefore nothing can impact against the planet to form craters.
Why do you think hardly any craters impact of the earth?
Because we have an atmosphere; a layer of air in which things coming at us from space can be slowed down and burned up. We're quite well protected, unless the meteorite is miles across. ^^
What are the holes in the moon called?
I think there are called craters. I thinks so dont take my word for it.
How old are the moons craters?
The number of craters on the moon are too many to count. Approximately 300,000 craters with diameters of 1 km or more are visible from ground based telescopes. High-definition photographs from lunar probes reveal millions of craters. Extreme closeups show countless microscopic craters.
What are factors that affect the appearance of craters and ejecta?
Factors that affect the appearance of craters and ejecta include the size and speed of the impacting object, the angle of impact, the composition and structure of the target surface, and the presence of an atmosphere. These factors influence the size, shape, depth, and distribution of craters and ejecta patterns.
When and how do most scientists think the moon was created?
Most scientists believe that the Moon was formed about 4.5 billion years ago when a large Mars-sized object collided with Earth, ejecting material that eventually coalesced to form the Moon. This is known as the giant impact hypothesis.
How do astronomers think craters were created on the moon and planets?
Astronomers believe craters on the moon and other planets were created by impacts from asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. When these objects collide with the surface, they excavate debris and create large indentations in the crust. The size and shape of the craters can provide valuable insights into the history of impacts in the solar system.
How are many craters on mars?
72 craters are on mars. And a few more, I think.
What planet contains craters making it look similar to earth's moon?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars all have impact craters. Earth's craters are subject to weathering, subduction and orogeny, erasing them from the surface after a time. Mercury is an airless world, geologically inactive, so it has preserved its craters from the beginning of the solar system. Mercury's appearance is most like that of our moon.
What do humans think of earth?
Not all people think the same. There are probably thousands, perhaps even millions, of different opinions.
