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The surface of the moon shows no evidence of plate tectonics; to the contrary the numerous impact craters preserved on its surface show that it has been stable for most of its 4.5 billion year old history. Although there are no lithospheric plates on the moon, seismographs left by the Apollo astronauts indicate that the interior of the Moon does consist of distinct layers: a crust, a three-layered mantle and possibly a molten core. We have not yet had the opportunity to place seismographs are the other planets to discover details of their inner layering. However, studies of satellite measurements of surface topography and gravitational pull indicate some of the non-gaseous planets, like Mars, do indeed have a strong outermost layer (lithosphere) overlying a weaker mantle. However there is no evidence that these planetary lithospheres are currently broken into moving plates. Whether some form of plate tectonics was active earlier the history of some planets, such as Venus, is still debated.
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What is earths oldest satellite?
Vanguard1
Where to Norman Rockwell Plate sets?
In the moon
How will absence of moon affect us?
Hi.If the moon was absent we would be literally screwed. Since the moon controls the Earths tides, no moon equals the whole world flooded one big ball of water.
What satellite circles the earth exactly once a day?
The moon is the earths only natural satellite
What is the fraction of the earths size compared to the moon?
The Moon is 1/4 of Earth's diameter, 1/50 of Earth's volume, and 1/80 of Earth's mass.
Does the moon have plate tectonics?
No, the moon does not have plate tectonics like Earth. The moon is a geologically inactive body with a solid, unmoving crust. There is no evidence of plate movements or continental drift on the moon.
Are there plate tectonics on the moon?
I don't believe so.
How much affect does the moon have on plate tectonics?
My opinion is very little. The Moon's gravity pulls uniformly on both sides of a tectonic plate.
Are there any evidence that plate tectonics operated on the moon?
no,because the moon is really ugly like some people on this earth
Are any of the mountains on the moon formed by plate tectonics?
No, the mountains on the moon are primarily formed by impact craters or volcanic activity, rather than plate tectonics. The moon does not have tectonic plates like Earth, so the geological processes that shape its surface differ from those on Earth.
All of the following are evidence supporting plate tectonics except for A changes in the moon's orbit to shifting plates B hot spots forming island chains C measurement of plate motion D evidenc?
Changes in the moon's orbit do not support plate tectonics. However, evidence such as hot spots forming island chains, measurement of plate motion, and other geological evidence like seafloor spreading and the distribution of fossils support the theory of plate tectonics.
Is there any evidence that plate tectonics operate on the moon?
No. The only object other than Earth that shows evidence of processes similar to plate tetonics is Jupiters 4th largest moon, Europa.
Does gravitational attraction between the Sun the Moon nd the Earth create guyots?
No, it is usually plate tectonics.
Does the moon have a lithosphere?
Plate tectonics do not occur on the Moon, and is not known to have ever occurred. The mass of the Moon is probably too small for this to occur.
Would you expect plate tectonic activity similar to that on the earth to occur on the Moon?
No. The moon does not have a molten core for the plates to "float" on.
Why can you still see craters on the moon even though they were formed by ancient meteor collisions?
You can still see craters on the moon because there is no atmosphere to erode them away like on Earth. Since the moon lacks geological processes like weathering and plate tectonics, impacts from meteoroids have not been erased over time.
Is the moon tectonically dead?
Yes, the moon is considered tectonically dead. It lacks the active plate tectonics that drive geological activity on Earth. The moon's surface is mainly shaped by impact cratering and volcanic activity in the past.
