Given the Earth's larger size and strong gravity, the Earth's surface should have more impact craters than the Moon. However, it has very few. Why is this?

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Geological processes like plate tectonics, volcanism, and weathering have erased most impact craters on Earth's surface over time. The Earth's dynamic, active geology continuously reshapes its surface, erasing evidence of past impacts. The Moon, on the other hand, has a static geology and so retains much of its impact cratering record.

Given the Earth's Larger Size and Strong Gravity, the Earth's