The large dark patches on the Moon's surface are known as___________?
Correct answer: B. Maria, or seas, even though there is no water on the Moon
- A. Dark matter
- B. Maria, or seas, even though there is no water on the Moon
- C. Maria, or seas, because they are filled with water
- D. Moon spots
Explanation
The Moon’s dark plains are called maria, the Latin plural of mare, meaning seas. They were once mistakenly thought to contain water, but they are actually ancient basaltic lava plains.
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