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mia

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How is crater density used in the relative dating of the Moon's surface features?
 
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Summarize the major stages in the development of the modern lunar surface.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

By counting the number of craters per unit area: the greater the crater density, the older the feature is inferred to be.

Answer to Question 2

(1) Formation of the original crust
(2) Excavation of the large impact basins
(3) Filling of maria basins
(4) Formation of rayed craters


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Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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