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Which of the following is least reasonable regarding impact craters?
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The size and shape of the crater and the amount of material excavated depends on factors such as the velocity and mass of the impacting body and the geology of the surface.
Craters are most often are circular but more elongate craters can be produced with impactors striking the surface at very low angles.
The Moon has more craters than the Earth because of its strong tidal force on the impactors.
Objects from space typically hit Earth at about 20 km/s ande produce craters that can be approximately 20 times larger in diameter than the impacting objects.
The faster the incoming impactor, the larger the crater.
The Moon changes phase every how many days?
Why don’t we have a solar eclipse and a Lunar eclipse every month?
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Horizons: Exploring the Universe (MindTap Course List)
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- Earth shows few craters on its surface. What is the explanation for this?arrow_forwardThe Moon did not pass through all of the four stages of planetary development. True or false? Explain your answer.arrow_forwardWhy would you include the Moon in a comparison of the Terrestrial planets?arrow_forward
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- The mountains on the Moon were formed by what process?arrow_forwardThe lunar highlands have about ten times more craters in a given area than do the maria. Does this mean that the highlands are 10 times older? Explain your reasoning.arrow_forwardWhat quadrant of the moon contains the most features?arrow_forward
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