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Why does the moon have a layer of powdery "soil" on its surface?
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Why does the moon have a layer of powdery "soil" on its surface?

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Lunar soil is the fine fraction of the regolith found on the surface of the moon. Its properties can differ significantly from those of terrestrial soil.

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The powdery soil is the result of tons tiny impacts by small particles striking the Moon.
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