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Name the three kinds of features that Galileo saw on the Moon's surface?

Craters. Mountainous areas. Also, the dark areas called "maria" are very prominent, mainly on the side of the Moon facing Earth. The whole surface is covered in broken rock and dust. That's why astronauts left footprints.


What might be responsible for most of the craters on earth's moon?

Most of the craters on Earth's moon are believed to have been caused by impacts from meteoroids, asteroids, and comets over millions of years. These impactors have struck the moon's surface and created the circular depressions we see as craters.


Why can THEY still see craters on the moon?

Anyone can see craters on the moon. All you have to do is look at it when it's in the sky. There are billions of craters on the lunar surface with more being added almost daily. There will always be craters on the moon because there is no atmosphere to erode them. The lunar craters only form of erosion is from solar bombardment and being hit by another object.


What features of the moon are caused by rocks or comets that crash into its surface?

Impact craters, rays, and regolith (loose, fragmented material) are features on the moon caused by rocks or comets crashing into its surface. Impact craters are circular depressions formed by high-speed impacts, rays are long trails of ejecta material, and regolith is the layer of broken rock and dust covering the moon's surface.


What are craters on the moon and Mars?

Craters on the Moon and Mars are bowl-shaped depressions on their surfaces that are formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets. The size and appearance of craters can vary depending on the impact force and the characteristics of the surface material. Studying these craters can provide valuable information about the history of impacts and geological processes on these celestial bodies.

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What is the surface type of earths moon?

It is rocky with craters.


What are the large holes on the moon called?

The large indentation on the surface of the moon areÊcalled craters. It is a circular depression in the surface of the moon and other solid body in the solar system.Ê


Features of earths moon?

Impact craters.


How does the moon get craters?

The moon gets craters from meteor's that hit it's surface


How do you think craters are formed on the moon?

Craters on the moon are primarily formed by impacts from meteoroids, asteroids, and comets. When these celestial bodies collide with the moon's surface at high speeds, they create craters by excavating material and displacing rocks. Over time, impacts have accumulated and formed the diverse range of craters seen on the moon today.


What are the dents in the moon?

The dents on the moon are actually impact craters formed by meteoroids colliding with its surface. These craters have accumulated over billions of years and give the moon its characteristic rugged appearance.


Why do craters. Last for millions of years on the surface of the moon?

Craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere. Saying this the moon does not have anything able to fill in the craters such as soil or rain.


What are two types of moon craters?

Two types of moon craters are impact craters, formed by asteroids or meteoroids hitting the moon's surface, and volcanic craters, formed by volcanic activity on the moon when magma rises to the surface and erupts.


What are the depressions in the moon called?

The depressions on the Moon's surface are called craters. They are formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets hitting the Moon's surface.


Was there any craters on the moon?

Yes, there are craters on the Moon. Any planet with a solid surface and not too much of an atmosphere will have craters.


What are features on the moons surface?

craters


Does the surface of the moon have mountains and craters?

Yes, the surface of the moon has both mountains and craters. The moon's surface is heavily cratered due to impacts from asteroids and comets. Mountains on the moon are primarily formed by volcanic activity in the past.