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Scientists believe that tectonic activity is not occurring on the moon. This is because the moon lacks radioactive decay. The moon is not constantly supplied heat and energy from decaying unstable isotopes like Earth. Also, Earth is heated by the original heat during its formation. Since the moon was most likely broken off from earth, it lacks this central heat.
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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.
Why have very old craters on the moon not be erased as similar craters on earth have been?
Unlike Earth, the moon does not have air, water, glaciers, or plate tectonics to erase craters. The only forces that significantly alter the moon's surfaces are impacts that form new craters.
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.
Why do impacts craters on the moon remain for millions of years?
Impact craters on the moon remain for millions of years because erosion processes such as wind and water, which can erase craters on Earth, are minimal on the moon due to its lack of atmosphere. Additionally, the moon's geology is not as active as Earth's, with no plate tectonics or volcanic activity to reshape the lunar surface.
Why are craters visible on the moon and not earth?
Unlike Earth, the moon has no geologic activity, not atmosphere, and no water to erode, bury, or otherwise destroy craters. Except for newer impact craters, the moon's surface has changed relatively little since soon after its formation while none of Earth's original surface is still intact.
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 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.
Are there any evidence that plate tectonics operated on the moon?
no,because the moon is really ugly like some people on this earth
Does gravitational attraction between the Sun the Moon nd the Earth create guyots?
No, it is usually plate tectonics.
Are there plate tectonics on the moon?
I don't believe so.
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.
Why isn't the earth more cratered than the moon?
Because of plate tectonics.. Also because of the plants, foliage, and water that covers the Earth's surface.
Why are impact craters on Earth harder to see than those on Mercury or the Moon?
Unlike Mercury of the moon, Earth is geologically active. Erosion, deposition, and plate tectonics have buried or destroyed most of Earth's craters.
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.
What contributes to the lack of evidence of the periods of heavy bombardment on earth?
Weathering, plate movements, and volcanoes destroyed many of the craters. The factors contribute to the lack of evidence of heavy bombardment of earth. This evidence was subducted or, if not subducted, weathered; since Earth was and still is a "living" planet, meaning a planet with active plate tectonics and an active hydro/atmosphere. This activity is in contrast to the Moon, where plate tectonics stopped shortly after its formation and where a hydro/atmosphere could never form. Both because the Moon was simply too small (and thus too light) to sustain plate tectonics and to keep volatiles with him/her.
What contributes to the lack of evidence of the period of heavy bombardement on earth?
Weathering, plate movements, and volcanoes destroyed many of the craters. The factors contribute to the lack of evidence of heavy bombardment of earth. This evidence was subducted or, if not subducted, weathered; since Earth was and still is a "living" planet, meaning a planet with active plate tectonics and an active hydro/atmosphere. This activity is in contrast to the Moon, where plate tectonics stopped shortly after its formation and where a hydro/atmosphere could never form. Both because the Moon was simply too small (and thus too light) to sustain plate tectonics and to keep volatiles with him/her.
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.
