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The Earth has some craters, they are just rarer. The majority of meteors coming towards us disintegrate in the Earth's atmosphere (something the moon doesn't have), and the craters that are created by ones that get through are then subjected to winds, oceans, animals, foliage, all sorts of things that will make them less cratery.
The moon doesn't have any of that, so any small meteoroid will hit it, and the crater stay there for a long, long time.
What else can I help you with?
Why isn't the earth cratered like the moon?
Weathering, volcanic action and plate tectonic action means that the surface of the Earth is constantly changing and meteor impact craters are eroded away . The surface of the moon is dead and there are no processes to remove the craters from its surface.
What are cracks in the moon called?
Craters :P
What Justin's drawing shows that the moon has a rocky surface and is covered in many craters. Which planet is very similar to the object and Justin's drawing?
Justin's drawing of the moon, with its rocky surface and numerous craters, is very similar to the planet Mercury. Both celestial bodies are heavily cratered due to their proximity to the Sun and lack of substantial atmospheres, which allows impacts to remain visible over time. Like the moon, Mercury's surface is also rugged and exhibits features shaped by past volcanic activity and geological processes.
What scientist discovered the craters on the moon?
The Physicist, Galileo Galilei.
Why does the moon have more surface craters than the Earth does?
I'm no expert but id guess that earth (being a larger target) has been hit more then mercury. (here is where the guessing ends) but mercury is devoid of water Ware as earth has lots. their was once a time where earth was covered with impact craters. but over rain eroded them away. mercury has no rain so the craters will stay their for millions of years
What is the surface type of earths moon?
It is rocky with craters.
The craters on the surface of earths moon were produced by what?
The craters on the surface of the Earth's moon were produced by impacts from meteoroids and asteroids. These impact events occurred over billions of years as the moon lacks an atmosphere to protect it from incoming objects.
What are the large holes on the moon called?
The large indentation on the surface of the moon areÊcalled craters. It is a circular depression in the surface of the moon and other solid body in the solar system.Ê
Features of earths moon?
Impact craters.
How does the moon get craters?
The moon gets craters from meteor's that hit it's surface
How do you think craters are formed on the moon?
Craters on the moon are primarily formed by impacts from meteoroids, asteroids, and comets. When these celestial bodies collide with the moon's surface at high speeds, they create craters by excavating material and displacing rocks. Over time, impacts have accumulated and formed the diverse range of craters seen on the moon today.
What are the dents in the moon?
The dents on the moon are actually impact craters formed by meteoroids colliding with its surface. These craters have accumulated over billions of years and give the moon its characteristic rugged appearance.
Why do craters. Last for millions of years on the surface of the moon?
Craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere. Saying this the moon does not have anything able to fill in the craters such as soil or rain.
What are two types of moon craters?
Two types of moon craters are impact craters, formed by asteroids or meteoroids hitting the moon's surface, and volcanic craters, formed by volcanic activity on the moon when magma rises to the surface and erupts.
What are the depressions in the moon called?
The depressions on the Moon's surface are called craters. They are formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets hitting the Moon's surface.
Was there any craters on the moon?
Yes, there are craters on the Moon. Any planet with a solid surface and not too much of an atmosphere will have craters.
What are features on the moons surface?
craters
