alleryStart learning →What are the large dark patches on the Moon, called maria, formed by?
AAncient dry oceans
BDark thick forests
CPast volcanic activity
DTall mountain shadows
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Past volcanic activity
Maria are plains formed from lava of past volcanic activity.
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