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An asteroid has many craters because each asteroid was a big rock that broke into many peices
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Why doesn't the earth have craters?
Earth does have craters, but most of those that exist are heavily eroded, have been buried under sediment, or have been deformed by plate tectonics. Many more craters have been destroyed by these processes.
How many satellites does the asteroid belt have?
the Asteroid belt has no satelites all the asteroids that make up the belt is another asteroids satelite so there would be thousands of satelites
What was the name of the asteroid that hit earth?
They have not been named. There have been many of them over the millions of years.
What part of speech is the word asteroid?
Some people think the dinosaurs died when an asteroid hit the earth.
What are cracks in the moon called?
Craters :P
Why have craters left by asteroid impacts on earth disappeared?
Asteroid impact craters are destroyed by weather, erosion, and earthquakes.
What is similar about planet and an asteroid?
both have craters
Has an asteroid hit the moon?
Many asteroids have hit the moon. That's why it's covered in craters.
Does faulting create moon craters?
No. The craters on the moon are the result of massive asteroid and comet impacts.
What produced the craters in the moon?
Asteroid/meteor impacts.
What is the result of lunar craters?
it is a result of an asteroid impact
Why does the moon have big craters?
Mostly from asteroid impacts. The moon has no atmosphere to impede an asteroid's approach, or to disturb the land contours after it has landed, so the craters remain permanently visible.
Has an asteroid hit mercury?
Yes. Mercury's surface is covered in craters, indicating numerous asteroid impacts.
What evidence is there for asteroid impacts on planets?
Craters and the position of the planet.
What are the large indentions on the surface of the Moon?
You're probably talking about craters. Craters are made when an Asteroid hits the moon.
What two things have formed on craters of the moon?
meteors and asteroid fragments.
What color is a asteroid?
a dark or light brown with craters which are black in side
