Figure 10-4 of Universe, 11th ed., shows the Crater Clavius. It is 232 km in diameter, but it has relatively few smaller craters within it. This suggests that:

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Figure 10-4 of Universe, 11th ed., shows the Crater Clavius. It is 232 km in diameter, but it has relatively few smaller craters within it. This suggests that:
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The lack of smaller craters within Clavius suggests that it is a relatively young impact crater. If it were older, it would have accumulated more smaller impact craters over time.

Figure 10-4 of Universe, 11th Ed