how is the moon different from the Earth
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Answer:
The first and major difference between the earth and moon is that the earth is a planet and moon is a satellite
THE MAJOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH AND MOON IS EARTH IS A PLANET AND THE MOON IS A SATELLITE.
Explanation:
1. All satellites are smaller in diameter when compared to planets, and they also have different atmosphere and surface conditions.
2. The moon is incapable of supporting life.
3. There is neither oxygen nor water on the surface of the moon.
4. The gravitational acceleration of the moon is 1.6m per second which is very little compared to earth.
5. The erosion on the surface of the moon is slow and is geologically dead on earth it is fast due to tectonic activity.
6.The duration of one earth day is 24 hours whereas moon exposed to the sun is about 14 earth days.