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Because the moon has neither liquid water or an atmosphere on its surface, there is very little weathering or erosion. Any weathering or erosion that does place is caused by repeated meteorite impacts, which break up and scatter the rocks and dust on the Moon's surface.
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Causes of mechanical weathering on the moon?
The major cause of mechanical weathering on the moon is micrometeorites. These tiny rocks hit the moons surface and over time, change it.
What causes the erosion of rocks on the moons surface?
impact of particles from space (i.e. asteroids)
Does weathering exist on other planets or moons?
It obviously does.
Is there a hole in the moon's surface?
the holes in the moons surface are where astroids hit the moons surface
Can there be water erosion in planets and moons?
yes look at mars there are many trenches from erosion
How are the moons seen from the surface of Jupiter?
You would not be able to see the moons from the surface; Jupiter's atmosphere is too thick.
What is the earth's moons surface like?
The moons surface is covered with regolith. There are 2 main kinds of surface; maria and highlands. There are lots of craters and dust. the moons sky is always black.it has no air or water
What created the moons surface?
Metorites
Does Mercury surface has many craters?
Yes it is similar to the moons surface
What features are found on the moons surface?
craters
What are the seas on the moons surface?
Lava flows.
What is a meteor that strikes the moons surface?
meteorite
