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What are the name of the seas on the moon called?
There are no seas on the moon. The dark patches that early astronomers called "seas" are actually large basaltic plains called maria, which were formed by ancient volcanic activity.
Why is it called seas if there is no water on the moon?
The term "seas" in relation to the Moon refers to the dark, flat plains on its surface, not actual bodies of water. These plains were once thought to be bodies of water, hence the name "seas" was given to them.
Why do we name craters on the moon after sea's?
Craters on the moon are often named after seas (mare in Latin) because early astronomers mistakenly thought these large, dark areas on the moon's surface were bodies of water. In reality, these areas are actually vast plains of solidified lava from ancient volcanic activity.
Where are seas on the moon?
There are no seas on the moon. The moon's surface is mostly covered by craters, mountains, and plains, but no bodies of water like seas or oceans. The dark areas on the moon that look smooth from Earth are actually large plains of solidified lava called maria.
How many seas does the moon have?
The moon has 4 seas. The sea of rain, the sea of tranqulity,sea of crises and the sea of serenity Surely the moon has 12 seas or MARES Showers / Rain Cognitus Moisture Serenity Tranquility Fertility Nectar Vapours Islands Clouds Crisis Cold There is also an Ocean of storms
Are there really seas on the moon why?
There are no seas on the Moon, but it was believed that there were.
What are the two sides of the moon that can be found on the moon?
the two sides on the moon are highland and the mare. the mare are lower in altitude than the highlands . but there is no water on the moon so they are not literally seas .
What are the name of the seas on the moon called?
There are no seas on the moon. The dark patches that early astronomers called "seas" are actually large basaltic plains called maria, which were formed by ancient volcanic activity.
What are two inland seas that are located in Europe and name two seas in Europe that flow in the same ocean?
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Why did Galileo think the moon was covered with seas?
He thought it was covered in seas because of the craters on the moon.
Which planet has the moon named maria?
Maria isn't a name of a moon, though it's what the dark areas on our own moon are called which were once though to be seas.
What color is the sea on the moon?
The seas on the moon are not like earth's seas. They do not contain water and are the same grey color as the rest of the moon.
Name the two seas that the Torres Strait separates?
There are 2 seas which are separated by the Torres Strait. These two seas are the Coral Sea on the east and the Arafura Sea on the west.
The moon has no water on it why are some places on the moon called seas?
astronauts thought the moon was flat ,so they called some areas,seas.
Does the moon have seas and oceans?
no
How do the dark spots on the moon form?
They thought they were lunar "seas" like the oceans on earth. They are actually vast plains. But even today, they are still called "seas".Many early astronomers thought the dark spots on the moon were "seas". That is how all the lunar maria got their name, such as "Mare Tranquillitatis" which translates into "The Sea of Tranquility".
Name two seas that is named after a colours?
Green and Sargasso
