Younger impact craters tend to be:
A) larger than older craters.
B) smaller than older craters.
C) found on the oldest part of a planet's surface.
D) superimposed on top of older craters.

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Younger impact craters are typically found superimposed on top of older craters because as new impacts occur over time, they overlay or disturb the pre-existing surface features, including older craters. This layering helps scientists determine the relative ages of surface features on planets and moons.

Younger Impact Craters Tend to Be