alleryWhat formed the large dark patches called maria on the Moon?
APast volcanic activity
BAncient ocean water
CDense plant growth
DTails of passing comets
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Past volcanic activity
1. Maria are the large dark areas on the Moon.
2. They formed from past volcanic activity.
3. The Moon has no oceans or vegetation, and comet tails do not leave such patches.
_Source: Wikipedia, Solar System, Inner planets_
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