asked 57.8k views
5 votes
Why do Mars and Mercury have many more craters compared to Venus?

asked
User Iesus
by
8.3k points

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer Choices:

◎ Their masses are greater.

◉ They have a thinner atmosphere. Correct!

◎ Both are closer to the sun than Venus.

◎ Their masses are lower.

Step-by-step explanation:

Venus has a very dense atmosphere compared to Mars and Mercury. This causes many small meteorites and asteroids to break apart before they reach the surface. Thus, Venus has fewer craters than Mars and Mercury.

answered
User Ethan Hohensee
by
8.0k points
5 votes

Answer:

They have a thinner atmosphere.

Step-by-step explanation:

Venus has a very dense atmosphere compared to Mars and Mercury. This causes many small meteorites and asteroids to break apart before they reach the surface. Thus, Venus has fewer craters than Mars and Mercury.

answered
User Abinash Sinha
by
8.8k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories