Question
Why is the surface of mercury often compared with that of the moon? List similarities and two differences between the surface of mercury and the moon
Answer
Similarities:
- Both have heavily cratered surfaces
- Both lack significant atmospheres
- Both have extreme temperature variations between day and night
Differences:
- Mercury has a higher density and stronger gravitational pull than the moon
- The moon has a more varied topography, including mountains and valleys, while Mercury's surface is relatively flat