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Earth is geologically active and has moving air,water, and ice on its surface. As a result, plate tectonics and weathering largely destroy most impact craters within a few million years, and most of what is left is often buried under sediment. Craters do exist on Earth, but apart from the youngest, they are not readily apparent.
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What object that is covered with craters orbits the earth?
The moon and Luna are the object that is covered with craters orbits the earth
Is mercury and the moon covered with craters on the surfaces?
Yes, Mercury and the Earth's moon are covered with craters on the surfaces
Is mercury covered with craters molten iron or oceans?
Mercury is covered with impact craters, similar to Earth's moon. It also has a large iron core, which creates a magnetic field. There is no evidence of oceans on Mercury due to its extreme temperatures.
Why is the earth not covered with craters?
The Earth's surface is not heavily cratered because it has active geology, erosion processes, and a dynamic atmosphere that continuously reshape the planet's surface. This actively resurfaces the Earth, erasing most impact craters over time. Additionally, Earth's strong magnetic field and thick atmosphere protect it from many smaller impacting objects.
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.
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 is Mercury. Covered. With?
Craters.
Is mercury covered with craters?
No
Is the surface of mercury covered with craters molton iron or oceans?
craters
What evidence indicates that catastrophic impacts have occurred in the solar system?
Many impact craters are visible on many planets and satellites of planets. The moon is a perfect example, it is covered with craters, some of which we can see from Earth even without a telescope. We do have a few impact craters that have survived here on Earth, as well, even though the weather on Earth, over long periods of time, tends to smooth away craters.
What is mercury's surface covered in?
Craters!!
What is the planet of mercury covered with?
Craters.
