answersLogoWhite

0

They have crater's in them because they collide with other, smaller asteroids or space debris on it's orbit and, because it was the bigger one of the two, comes away in tact with a scar (the crater).

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What minerals is an asteroid made of?

Asteroids Minerals Asteroids are made of Rocks,Craters and other Asteroids So .... most sciientist bielieve they are remanings of planets not formed


Has an asteroid hit the moon?

Many asteroids have hit the moon. That's why it's covered in craters.


Why does an asteroid have many craters?

An asteroid has many craters because each asteroid was a big rock that broke into many peices


Can asteroids during a collision with a planet form a crater?

Yes, even the smallest asteroids can create massive craters because they are travelling at such tremendous speeds. Several variables can affect the size of the crater, including the size, speed and density of the asteroid, the density of the ground and the angle at which the asteroid strikes.


Why have craters left by asteroid impacts on earth disappeared?

Asteroid impact craters are destroyed by weather, erosion, and earthquakes.


Has a Asteroid ever hit Uranus?

There is no definitive evidence of an asteroid hitting Uranus. However, the planet's moons may have been impacted by asteroids in the past, as seen by the presence of impact craters on their surfaces.


What would have made the craters on Mars?

The craters on Mars are primarily caused by asteroid and meteor impacts. Mars has a thin atmosphere that offers less protection from incoming celestial objects compared to Earth, allowing impacts to create craters on its surface over millions of years.


What is an astroriod?

asteroid's is a asteroids


What were the moon craters created by?

the moon craters were created by asteroids and meteors. shocking!


What effect did the asteroids have?

masive craters formed and the asteroids shatered thanks for reading this


What are Asteroids marked by?

Craters and fast cooling


What is similar about planets and asteroids?

both have craters