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Because a "meteorite" is a rock that passed through the Earth's atmosphere, was heated to incandescence by pressure and friction, and then struck the Earth. A space rock that hits the Moon didn't land on the Earth.
However, this is a pretty minor distinction, and some space scientists use the term "meteorite" for any rock that falls from space, whether to the Earth, the Moon or Mars. NASA has occasionally used the term "meteorite" for rocks found by the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity.
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Does earth have moonquakes?
Yes, the Earth does experience moonquakes. These are caused by the gravitational influence of the Earth and the uneven distribution of mass within the Moon. Moonquakes can be triggered by meteorite impacts, thermal expansion, or the gravitational pull of the Earth.
The hole left by a meteorite is called?
The hole left by a meteorite is called an impact crater. These craters are formed when a meteoroid, asteroid, or comet impacts the surface of a planet or moon. The size and shape of the impact crater depend on various factors including the size and speed of the impacting object, as well as the composition of the surface it hits.
What causes erosion on the moon surface?
Meteorite and asteroid impacts would cause erosion of the moon's surface. Man will also have had an almost minuscule impact as well due to the moon landings although this will be so tiny as to be virtually unmeasurable!
What are simalarites between the earth and moon?
Both the Earth and the Moon have gravitational forces that influence each other, causing ocean tides on Earth. They both have a thin atmosphere, with Earth's being much denser. Both bodies have surfaces that are impacted by meteorite impacts, but Earth's surface is constantly changing due to geological activity.
Has erosion created large numbers of valleys on the surface of the moon?
Erosion due to meteorite impacts and seismic activity has slightly modified the moon's surface, but there isn't significant evidence to suggest that erosion has created large numbers of valleys on the moon. Most lunar valleys are believed to have been formed by either ancient lava flows or tectonic activity.
What is a meteor that strikes the moons surface?
A meteor that strikes the moon's surface is called a meteoroid when it is in space, a meteor when it is burning up in Earth's atmosphere, and a meteorite once it lands on the moon's or Earth's surface.
Why does the moon's surface have more craters from meteorite strikes than the Earth surface?
it is easy the eathhave a capa de osono that protect the eath but the moon dont have it
How can you pick up the meteorite in Mount Moon?
The meteorite in Mt. Moon cannot be picked up.
What happens when a meteorite strikes a moon or planet?
When a meteorite strikes a moon or planet, it releases a tremendous amount of energy, creating an impact crater and potentially causing shockwaves that can affect the surrounding area. The size of the impact depends on the meteorite's size, speed, and angle of entry, leading to various geological and atmospheric consequences, such as the ejection of material and changes in surface composition. In some cases, these impacts can also trigger volcanic activity or alter the moon or planet's orbit. Additionally, the event can have significant implications for any potential life forms or ecosystems present.
The resulting scar from asteroids or comets strikes are called?
The resulting scar from asteroid or comet strikes is called an impact crater. These craters are formed when the meteorite collides with the surface of a planet or moon, causing a depression in the ground.
What are large depressions on the moon caused by meteorites called?
Large depressions on the Moon caused by meteorite impacts are called impact craters. These craters vary in size and can range from small pits to massive basins. The process occurs when a meteorite strikes the Moon's surface, creating a bowl-shaped cavity. Over time, many of these craters have been preserved due to the Moon's lack of atmosphere and geological activity.
What caused rays around craters on the moon?
The rays around craters on the moon are caused by the ejection of material during an impact event. When a meteorite or asteroid strikes the moon's surface, it excavates material from beneath the surface and throws it outwards, creating the distinctive radial patterns known as rays.
What are the relief features of the moon?
Craters from meteorite impacts.
What Craters on the surface of the moon are caused by the impact of .?
When an asteroid, comet, or meteorite collides with the Moon a crater is formed.
Many more meteorites reach the surface of the moon because?
Many more meteorites reach the surface of the moon because it lacks an atmosphere to burn up incoming objects, unlike Earth. This means that the moon's surface retains more impact craters from these meteorite strikes compared to Earth.
Is it wrong to call an object that strikes the face of the Moon a meteorite?
Hmmm... Convention has it that an object headed for the Earth from space is called a "meteoroid" (as opposed to those that are not headed for the Earth which are either "comets" or "asteroids"). When the meteoroid strikes the atmosphere it heats up and ablates to be seen in the sky as a "meteor" (a shooting star). If the object or parts of the object survive transit though the atmosphere to land on the planet (Earth) itself, these fragments are called "meteorites". The process is generic and will happen on any planet/body in the solar system with an atmosphere and people would understand what was meant by a "Martian meteorite" (of which examples have been observed by the Mars rovers). However, the Moon does not have an atmosphere so ALL bodies that are headed towards it will hit it and as such perhaps a better term would be "Lunar impacter".
Can you hear the sound of meteorite falling on moon?
we canot hear because sound travel in waves. on moon there is no atmosphere
