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Why is the crust thicker on the near side of the moon than on the far side?
Right now scientists do not know why the Earth-facing side of the moon has thicker crust. One proposal is that Earth may have once had two moons that collided at relatively low speeds. The geologically different regions on the moon would then have originated from two separate moons.
Why is the moons crust thicker on one side than another?
The Moon's crust is thicker on the far side compared to the near side because of a phenomenon called tidal locking. This means the Moon rotates on its axis in the same amount of time it takes to orbit Earth, causing one side to always face us. The gravitational interactions with Earth's gravity have led to differences in the thickness of the crust between the two sides.
Why is the moon's crust thinner on one side than the other?
The pull of Earth's gravity during the moon's formation caused the crust on the far side of the moon to become thicker than the crust on the near side. On the near side, the lunar crust is about 60 km thick. On the far side, the lunar crust is up to 100 km thick.
Which side of the moon has a thicker side?
Photo surveys seem to indicate that the hidden "far side" of the Moon has a thicker crust and more mountains. We're not sure why the far side is so different from the visible near side, but it is.
How would the surface of the moon look different if the crust on the far side were the same as the near side?
While the earth rotates, the moon revolves around it. While the moon rotates it has different phases. Improvement : I think this question is about the fact that the Moon's crust seems to be thicker on the "far side". This may be why there's much less sign of volcanic activity on the far side.
How thick is moons crust?
The moon's crust averages between 31 and 37 miles in thickness. The crust on the far side is a bit thicker than the near side.
Why is the crust thicker on the near side of the moon than on the far side?
Right now scientists do not know why the Earth-facing side of the moon has thicker crust. One proposal is that Earth may have once had two moons that collided at relatively low speeds. The geologically different regions on the moon would then have originated from two separate moons.
Why is the moons crust thicker on one side than another?
The Moon's crust is thicker on the far side compared to the near side because of a phenomenon called tidal locking. This means the Moon rotates on its axis in the same amount of time it takes to orbit Earth, causing one side to always face us. The gravitational interactions with Earth's gravity have led to differences in the thickness of the crust between the two sides.
When half of the moons near side is sunlit it is a?
waning crescent
Why is the moon's crust thinner on one side than the other?
The pull of Earth's gravity during the moon's formation caused the crust on the far side of the moon to become thicker than the crust on the near side. On the near side, the lunar crust is about 60 km thick. On the far side, the lunar crust is up to 100 km thick.
Which side of the moon has a thicker side?
Photo surveys seem to indicate that the hidden "far side" of the Moon has a thicker crust and more mountains. We're not sure why the far side is so different from the visible near side, but it is.
How would the surface of the moon look different if the crust on the far side were the same as the near side?
While the earth rotates, the moon revolves around it. While the moon rotates it has different phases. Improvement : I think this question is about the fact that the Moon's crust seems to be thicker on the "far side". This may be why there's much less sign of volcanic activity on the far side.
How would the surface of the moon look different if the crust on the far side were the same thickness as the crust on the near side?
If the crust on the far side of the Moon were the same thickness as that on the near side, the surface would likely exhibit a more uniform topography, potentially reducing the stark contrast between the heavily cratered highlands and the smoother, basaltic plains of the near side. The far side, which currently has a thicker crust and fewer maria, might develop more volcanic activity, leading to additional lowland plains. This change could result in a more balanced distribution of geological features across the Moon's surface. Overall, the visual appearance would be less distinct between the two hemispheres.
How earths gravity affected the moons near side and far side differently?
Earth's gravity exerts a stronger pull on the Moon's near side, causing it to experience more significant tidal forces. This gravitational interaction has led to the near side being more geologically active and shaped differently, with features like the large lunar maria. Conversely, the far side experiences less gravitational influence from Earth, resulting in a thicker crust and a lack of large maria, which contributes to its rugged terrain and higher elevation. As a result, the near and far sides of the Moon exhibit distinct geological characteristics.
Why do the far side of of the moon looks different from the near side?
because its different cheese
How much thicker is the far side of the Moon's crust?
According to my Honors Earth Science high school textbook (McDougal Littell: Earth Science by Nancy E. Spaulding and Samuel N. Namowitz), the far side of the moon's crust, at about 150 kilometers, is approximately 85 kilometer's thicker than its near side, at 65 kilometers thick.
Why do you think the far side of the moon looks different from the near side?
because its different cheese
