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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.

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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.


What planet has a cratered surface like the moon?

venus


Which planet has a cratered surface similar to Earths moon?

The planet Mercury has the most similar cratered surface compared to the moon.


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.


Is moon astar?

No.:moon isnt a star...sun is a star...moon is a satellite...earth's satellite.


What planet has a densely cratered surface like the moon?

Mercury is a planet with a densely cratered surface similar to the moon. Its lack of significant geological activity means that impact craters remain preserved over time, much like on the moon.


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.


Does mercury have special features?

Yes, it is cratered like the moon but is very dense.


Is mercury's surface flat or crated?

Mercury is very cratered, like the Moon.


Why isn't the Earths created like the moon and Mercury?

because of volcanic action, erosion and and tectonic plates grinding agaist each other it makes the Earth rocky and rough, but not making it cratered like the moon and mercury.


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


Does Mercury have landforms?

Mercury has no atmosphere, and its surface is heavily cratered much like Earth's moon. It is estimated that the planet has been geologically dormant for a few billion years.