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This is because Earth's lithosphere is constantly being recycled through plate tectonics, which erases any lobate scarps that may have formed. The Moon, on the other hand, is smaller and cooled down earlier than Earth, so it no longer experiences the same level of tectonic activity that could produce lobate scarps.
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Does the earth and moon have atmosphere?
Obviously the Earth has an atmosphere, and the moon also has one, although it is weaker and does not contain oxygen.
What evidence supports the theory that moonquakes are believed to have caused the moon's geological features?
Moonquakes are believed to have caused the moon's geological features based on evidence such as the presence of fault scarps, which are cliffs formed by tectonic activity, and the distribution of shallow moonquakes near these scarps. Additionally, the analysis of seismic data from moonquakes suggests that they are caused by the moon's cooling and shrinking interior.
Does earth's moon have a hydrosphere?
No, Earth's moon does not have a hydrosphere. There is no evidence of liquid water on the moon's surface.
What do you call the moon when the whole disc is visible from earth?
The term for the moon when the whole disc is visible from Earth is "full moon." During a full moon, the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned in a way that the illuminated side of the moon is facing the Earth.
What causes a new moon?
A new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the side of the moon illuminated by the Sun facing away from Earth. This alignment causes the side of the moon we see from Earth to be in shadow, making it appear as if there is no visible moon in the night sky.
Why do neither Earth nor Earth's moon have lobate scarps like the ones observed on Mercury?
As we see in the news this week (20 Aug 2010) the Moon _does_ have lobate scarps. So we only need to deal with Earth. The theory is that the scarps are created due to contraction due to cooling of the interior of the body. Our tectonically active planet has plates that are in constant motion. Most of this is believed to be driven by convection of the molten core, but with movable plates, any contraction is easily accommodated by the same mechanism. Earth's system of tectonic plates lets it handle the contraction from cooling, or the convection driven motion of the plates in a way that generates our own analog of lobate scarps. Where a plate subducts (think South America's west coast) a 'scarp', in this case the Andes mountains, is pushed up adjacent to it.
Does the moon have cliffs?
Yes, the moon has cliffs. These cliffs are called "scarps", and they are formed by tectonic activity on the moon's surface. Some of these scarps can be several miles high and extend for long distances across the lunar landscape.
What causes the rising of the moon each day?
the moon doesnt rise. the earth rotates
Why ca the whole moon be seen from earth?
Because the earth doesnt go around the moon, the moon go's around the earth, and because the moon is round, u can never see all of it
As the moon moves around the earth a person on earth doesnt always see the fully lit side of the moon The phenomenon causes?
phases of the moon.
How does the earth get closer to the moon?
it doesnt the moon is drifting away from earth's gravitational pull by 1 half an inch every year
How does the spinning of the earth effect earth's water?
It actually doesnt much. The main contributing factor to the movement of the water and tides is the moon. Every day= 1 revolution around earth for the moon, so the tides go with the moon. So actaully, the rotation of the earth really doesnt effect it much.
As the moon moves around earth a person on earth doesnt always see the fully lit side of the moon this phenomenon?
I'm pretty sure this is because the phases of the moon.
What is the differnence between the earth and moon?
the earth is liveable and has water on it.The moon is not a planet and humans could not live on it because it doesnt have any water on it.
Why doesnt the force of gravity pull the moon into earth?
because of the power of bacon
As the moon moves around Earth a person doesnt always see the fully lit side of the moon this cause what phenomenon?
Phases of the moon.
Does the earth and moon have atmosphere?
Obviously the Earth has an atmosphere, and the moon also has one, although it is weaker and does not contain oxygen.
