The large flat dark areas on the Moon's surface are called "mare" (plural: "maria"). These basaltic plains were formed by ancient volcanic eruptions and are less cratered than the surrounding highland regions, making them appear darker. The term "mare" is derived from the Latin word for "sea," as early astronomers mistakenly thought these areas were actual seas. Examples of prominent maria include Mare Imbrium and Mare Serenitatis.
The feature covering much of the moon's surface is the lunar mare, which are large dark plains formed by ancient volcanic activity. These mare areas are less cratered compared to the highlands and are thought to be composed of basalt rock.
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The craters on moons are simply called craters. They are formed by impact events from asteroids, comets, or meteoroids striking the surface of the moon.
hollowed out places on the moons surface are called
A round pit in the moon's surface is called a crater.
the trench like areas on the moons surface are called craters
crators
They are call Maria ( Latin for "seas" ).
The feature covering much of the moon's surface is the lunar mare, which are large dark plains formed by ancient volcanic activity. These mare areas are less cratered compared to the highlands and are thought to be composed of basalt rock.
Dark flat areas on the moons surface
A "Maria", which is translated into "sea".
A "Maria", which is translated into "sea".
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The moons surface has mountainous highlands and large circular plains. The circular plains are called Maria. The mountain has heights up to 25000 feet.
It is called New Moon
Regolith.
it has no moon