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Does the surface of moon and earth both have craters?
Yes, both the Moon and Earth have craters on their surfaces. The Moon's surface is covered with craters formed by impacts from space debris, while on Earth, craters are less common due to erosion and tectonic activity, but they can still be found in certain areas like meteorite impact sites or volcanic regions.
Why isn't the earth covered with craters?
The Earth is not covered with craters like some other celestial bodies because it has active geological processes such as plate tectonics, erosion, and sedimentation that constantly reshape its surface. These processes help to conceal or remove crater formations over time, resulting in a relatively smoother surface compared to bodies like the Moon or Mercury.
What evidence indicates that catastrophic impacts have occurred in the solar systems past?
Many impact craters are visible on many planets and satellites of planets. The moon is a perfect example, it is covered with craters, some of which we can see from Earth even without a telescope. We do have a few impact craters that have survived here on Earth, as well, even though the weather on Earth, over long periods of time, tends to smooth away craters.
How do mountains or craters on the surfaces of the earth and the moon compare with each other?
The biggest difference is the craters on the moon erode at a much slower rate. Here on earth, it takes a few thousand years for a crater to fill in and become not much more than a valley. On the moon, the craters last until ejecta from newer craters fills the holes of the older craters. The mountains of the earth are covered with snow and below the timberline lie trees. There is no snow or trees on the moon. The mountains on the moon look a lot sharper and the rocks stand out because they're not covered in dust. The lunar mountains look much rounder and the entire surface of the moon is covered in a very thin layer of dust.
Why do you see so few craters on the earth compared to the moon?
The moon is hit by many more meteorites than Earth because it has no significant atmosphere to burn them up in. Also as the earths surface is continually changing, visible craters may be filled in, smoothed over or covered up.
What object that is covered with craters orbits the earth?
The moon and Luna are the object that is covered with craters orbits the earth
Is mercury and the moon covered with craters on the surfaces?
Yes, Mercury and the Earth's moon are covered with craters on the surfaces
Is mercury covered with craters molten iron or oceans?
Mercury is covered with impact craters, similar to Earth's moon. It also has a large iron core, which creates a magnetic field. There is no evidence of oceans on Mercury due to its extreme temperatures.
Does the surface of moon and earth both have craters?
Yes, both the Moon and Earth have craters on their surfaces. The Moon's surface is covered with craters formed by impacts from space debris, while on Earth, craters are less common due to erosion and tectonic activity, but they can still be found in certain areas like meteorite impact sites or volcanic regions.
Why isn't the earth covered with craters?
The Earth is not covered with craters like some other celestial bodies because it has active geological processes such as plate tectonics, erosion, and sedimentation that constantly reshape its surface. These processes help to conceal or remove crater formations over time, resulting in a relatively smoother surface compared to bodies like the Moon or Mercury.
What is Mercury. Covered. With?
Craters.
Is mercury covered with craters?
No
Is the surface of mercury covered with craters molton iron or oceans?
craters
What evidence indicates that catastrophic impacts have occurred in the solar system?
Many impact craters are visible on many planets and satellites of planets. The moon is a perfect example, it is covered with craters, some of which we can see from Earth even without a telescope. We do have a few impact craters that have survived here on Earth, as well, even though the weather on Earth, over long periods of time, tends to smooth away craters.
Why isn't earth covered in craters?
Earth is geologically active and has moving air,water, and ice on its surface. As a result, plate tectonics and weathering largely destroy most impact craters within a few million years, and most of what is left is often buried under sediment. Craters do exist on Earth, but apart from the youngest, they are not readily apparent.
What is mercury's surface covered in?
Craters!!
What is the planet of mercury covered with?
Craters.
