How are the craters on mars caused?

Answer 1

By Asteroids/Meteors crashing into Mars.

These same objects crash imnto the Moon and Earth.

On the Moon there is no atmosphere/watwer to erode away craters, so they are seen quite clearly.

However, in Earth there are just as many meteors crashes. However, the Earth's atmosphere and water erode these crash sites so we do not clearly see meteor crash sites on Earth.

Answer 2

The craters are formed by a large object such as an asteroid or a comet. When these large objets hit the surface they form holes. Known as craters. Craters can be many shapes and sizes depending on the object. That's how craters are formed.

Mars has a much thinner atmosphere than Earth, so more objects reach the Martian surface intact, and the lack of water, glaciers, and plate tectonic mean the craters last longer than they do on Earth.

Answer 3

The craters on Mars are primarily caused by impacts from asteroids and meteoroids hitting the surface of the planet. Mars has a thin atmosphere that offers less protection from impacts compared to Earth, allowing more objects to collide with the surface and create craters. Over time, erosion processes such as wind and water have also contributed to shaping and altering the appearance of the craters.