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The Earth in fact is cratered, or was. Billions, even millions of years ago, Earth was often impacted by solar debris, particularly during the early days of the solar system's development.
Aside from that, many astronomers believe that billions of years ago, Earth was impacted by a large object about the size of Mars, which sent debris into space. This debris compacted together due to gravity, forming the moon.
Over billions or millions of years ago, Earth was pounded constantly by space debris, causing craters.
Over time, plate tectonics, weather and changing environments have destroyed, weathered, eroded or hidden the majority of Earth's craters from our view.
The reason we can see the craters on the moon is because the moon's environment, weather and plates don't change like Earth's do.
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Which planet has a cratered surface similar to Earths moon?
The planet Mercury has the most similar cratered surface compared to the moon.
Is moon astar?
No.:moon isnt a star...sun is a star...moon is a satellite...earth's satellite.
Are the Moon's maria's the most cratered part of the moon?
No, they're the least cratered. That's why they look smooth.
Why isn't the surface of the earth cratered like the moon or like mercury?
Earth's surface is not as heavily cratered as the moon or Mercury because Earth has active geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and plate tectonics that continuously reshape its surface. These processes help to erase or cover up impact craters over time, maintaining Earth's relatively smoother appearance compared to the heavily cratered surfaces of the moon and Mercury.
Why are Mercury and the Earth's moon so cratered?
Because in the past, just after the moon and Mercury was formed a lot of asteroids hit mercury and the moon.
Why is the moon's surface much heavily cratered than earth surface?
The moon has no atmosphere and is geologically inactive.The craters on earth have been eroded by weather, geological events and life
What are 5 words around the target that would tell us about the Earth's moon?
it is rocky and has a solid cap
Which is hotter the earth or the moon?
The moon is lighted by the sun on the other side of the earth during night, and the moon has no core, meaning that the Earth is hotter as it isnt projected heat or light.
Why isn't the earth more cratered than the moon?
Because of plate tectonics.. Also because of the plants, foliage, and water that covers the Earth's surface.
Why is Mars Venus and Earth less cratered than Mercury and the Moon?
Because they've been hit by less things.
What is the major difference between highlands on the moon and the mountains on earth?
Gravity on the moon is one sixth of gravity on the earth, so mountains on the moon can be much taller. Mountains on earth are eroded by wind and water, but on the moon mountains are not eroded.
What planet has a cratered surface like the moon?
venus
