Eli5, why does earth have way less craters then almost any other planet in our solar system?

Question

Eli5, why does earth have way less craters then almost any other planet in our solar system?

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Answer 1

Two reasons.

First, we have a very large moon. The moon intercepts a lot of asteroids for us. Either taking the hit for us, or pulling the asteroid away with it’s gravity.

Second, we have weather. When an asteroid hits the moon, that crater stays there essentially forever. When as asteroid hits the earth, that crater is worn away over time by wind, water, and animals.