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Moon valleys are geological formations typically found in arid or desert regions, characterized by unique landscapes with deep valleys, sharp ridges, and unique rock formations. They get their name from their resemblance to the surface of the moon due to their desolate and otherworldly appearance. Moon valleys are often popular tourist destinations known for their natural beauty and geological significance.
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Could you find a valley on the moon?
Yes, there are valleys on the moon called rilles or sinuous rilles. They are long, winding valleys that were likely formed by ancient lava flows or collapsed lava tubes. One of the most famous lunar valleys is Vallis Schröteri, located near the Aristarchus Plateau.
What did Galileo discover about the earth's moon?
he made a telescope, made it look at images 20x closer. He looked at the Jupiter and then saw the four moons and called them the "Galilean Moons".
What are the three features Galileo saw on the moon?
He found that the Earth moves around that sun. The surface of the moon seemed pitted with craters. and the third one I don't know. Hope the other two help! :)
Does planet Pluto have any valleys?
Pluto, visible only through a telescope, appears to have valleys or fresh impact craters, that show up as darker spots. On Pluto, the Sun appears as only a bright star in the sky. Pluto is smaller than the Earth's Moon and consists of rock and ice.
What are the different types of river valley?
The different types of river valleys include V-shaped valleys, U-shaped valleys, and canyon valleys. V-shaped valleys are typically narrow with steep sides, carved by erosion from a river. U-shaped valleys are wider and have more gradual slopes, formed by glaciers. Canyon valleys are deep and narrow with steep sides, often formed by a combination of tectonic activity and erosion.
Are there valleys on the surface of the moon?
Yes, there are valleys on the surface of the Moon, primarily formed by faults, impacts, and volcanic activity. These valleys are known as rilles or grabens and are found in various regions across the Moon's surface.
Could you find a valley on the moon?
Yes, there are valleys on the moon called rilles or sinuous rilles. They are long, winding valleys that were likely formed by ancient lava flows or collapsed lava tubes. One of the most famous lunar valleys is Vallis Schröteri, located near the Aristarchus Plateau.
Does the moon have valleys?
No, but it does have deep/large creators. Valleys are created by glaciers and a geologically active crust, neither of which the Moon has. Creators from meteor and comet impacts make up the majority of the Moon's surface features.
What are moon rilles?
They are narrow trenches or small, narrow valleys.
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 causes the moon to have valleys?
The presence of its mountain ranges and crater rims does, by contrast.
What is the 'Dry Valleys region of Antarctica particually famous for?
The Dry Valleys have been said to mimic the landscape on other planets, including the moon and Mars.
Is the surface of the moon smooth and flat?
No, the surface of the moon is not smooth and flat. It is heavily cratered and contains mountains, valleys, and other geological features. The surface is also covered in fine lunar dust known as regolith.
What are the names of the terrain on the moon?
Maria, mountains, valleys, craters, and that's all I can remember
What type of land features do both the earth and the moon have?
Craters, mountains, valleys and plains.
What are the faces on the moon at night?
The "faces" are just "wrinkles," or imperfections, on the moon. The moon is like the earth and has valleys, and mountains. From far, far away, we see "faces" because of the wrinkles.
Did erosion create a lot of valleys on the surface of the moon?
Valleys on the surface of the moon are mainly thought to have been formed by ancient tectonic and volcanic processes rather than erosion. While some erosion due to micrometeoroid impacts may have occurred, it is not considered the primary mechanism for valley formation on the moon.
