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During the early stages of the Earth and Moon (relatively early) the Earth was very hot. The Moon was much closer to Earth at that time, and the heat from the Earth made material transfer to the far side of the Moon. This resulted in a thicker crust. When the Earth and Moon were hit by many asteroids, magma from the inner Moon oozed out onto the surface and cooled in to Maria. But on the far side, the crust was thicker so not as many collisions could penetrate the surface, resulting in fewer maria.
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What percentage of near side of moon consists of lunar maria?
17%
As the moon moves around Earth a person on Earth doesnt always see the fully lit side of the moon This phenomenon causes A eclipses of the moon B phases of the moon C an increase in apogee D a?
B: The Phases of the Moon.
How much of the moon iis always lit up by sun?
All sides are lit up. Only one side at a time. There is a term called the dark side of the moon. This term relates to the fact that the moon doesnt spin on its axis like the earth does and one side faces the earth all of the time. The dark side refers not to the abscence of light but radio waves. During the Apollo missions to the moon, as a spacecraft went behind the moon (in relation to the earth) It went into whats called a radio blackout. It was called the dark side because up until the first spacecraft orbited the moon, it had never been seen by man before.
What phase of the moon occurs when all of the moons near side is sunlit?
During the New moon, the lighted side of the Moon is the OTHER side, the side we never see.
How does the gravitational pull of the moon on the side of Earth facing the moon compare with its pull on the opposite side?
It is weaker
What are the low altitude areas on the moon called?
Low altitude areas on the moon are called maria, which are large dark plains formed by ancient volcanic activity. The maria are located on the side of the moon that faces Earth.
Describe the maria and highlands on the moon?
The maria on the Moon are large, dark, flat plains formed by ancient volcanic activity, while the highlands are rugged, elevated regions composed of older, lighter-colored rocks. The maria are mainly on the side of the Moon facing Earth, while the highlands are more prevalent on the far side. These varying terrains give the Moon its distinctive appearance when viewed from Earth.
What is the feature that covers much of the Moon's surface?
The feature that covers much of the Moon's surface is called the maria, which are large, dark, basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. The maria are mainly located on the side of the Moon facing Earth.
The side of the moon facing Earth has?
more maria.
What are maria and how are they formed?
Lunar Maria-'Maria' is a Latin word meaning "seas". The singular form is mare. They are large, dark, balsaltic plains found on the surface of the moon. Astronomers believe they were originally formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. To the naked eye, they appear very dark, and this is due to iron-rich composition. They cover nearly 15% of the moon's surface - most of which is on the near side to the Earth (the side we can see).In fact, it is because of Lunar Maria that people often think they see a face in the moon.
What are the large dark flat areas on the moon that ae invisible from the earth?
The large dark flat areas on the Moon, known as "maria" (singular: "mare"), are vast basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. They are primarily located on the side of the Moon that faces Earth, while the far side, which also has maria, appears more rugged and heavily cratered. The far side's maria are less visible from Earth due to the Moon's synchronous rotation, which keeps one hemisphere facing us at all times. As a result, features on the far side remain largely unexplored and unseen by the naked eye from our planet.
Why does the far side of the moon has many craters than the near side of the moon?
The far side of the Moon has more craters because it lacks the large expanses of dark, smooth volcanic maria that are present on the near side. These maria shielded the near side from impacts, preserving its surface. Additionally, the far side is more exposed to incoming asteroids and meteoroids due to its position away from Earth, leading to more frequent impacts.
Why does the moon look smooth on one side and rough on the other side?
The moon appears smooth on one side, known as the near side, because it is covered by large, flat plains called maria, formed by ancient volcanic activity. In contrast, the far side is heavily cratered and rugged, with fewer maria, due to its thicker crust and less volcanic activity. This difference is a result of tidal locking, where the same side of the moon always faces Earth, allowing for varied geological processes on each side.
What percentage of near side of moon consists of lunar maria?
17%
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.
How is the far side of the moon different from the side you see?
Almost all the maria are on the near side. The far side is mostly just craters.
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.
