The average rate of erosion on the Moon is far less than on Earth because:. Physics & Astronomy

2019-11-13 19:39:39
Physics & Astronomy

the crust of the Moon is much denser than the Earth’s crust
the Moon’s mare long ago dried up, so there is no more wave erosion there
the Moon is much younger than the Earth
the Moon lacks wind, water, and an atmosphere
the Moon’s magnetic field protects it from the solar wind better than our does

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