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The word "terrae" is used for highlands on the Moon. If you want particular examples look up "List of lunar features" on Wikipedia.

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What type of landscape makes up the Moon's surface?

The Moon has two main surface types: the "maria" and the "terrae" (highland areas). The whole Moon is cratered, but most craters are in the highland areas. The maria were formed from ancient lava flows and were once thought to be seas of water.


How are rocks from the Highland and Maria areas of the Moon different?

The Lunar Highland rocks reflective and anothositic in composition, while the Lunar Maria are less reflective and basaltic in composition.


What did Apollo 15 find on he moon?

Apollo 15 found evidence of volcanic activity on the moon, collected lunar samples, and conducted experiments to study the moon's geology. They also discovered the Genesis Rock, a highland anorthosite sample believed to be one of the oldest lunar rocks.


What are terrae?

Terrae are large, light-colored highland areas on the surface of planets or moons, such as Mars or the Moon. These regions are typically older and more heavily cratered than the smoother areas, known as maria, and may have been formed by ancient volcanic activity or impacts.


Describe the maria and highlands on the moon?

The maria on the Moon are large, dark, flat plains formed by ancient volcanic activity, while the highlands are rugged, elevated regions composed of older, lighter-colored rocks. The maria are mainly on the side of the Moon facing Earth, while the highlands are more prevalent on the far side. These varying terrains give the Moon its distinctive appearance when viewed from Earth.

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What is a highland that is related to space?

a highland is a (series of) mountain on the moon


What type of landscape makes up the Moon's surface?

The Moon has two main surface types: the "maria" and the "terrae" (highland areas). The whole Moon is cratered, but most craters are in the highland areas. The maria were formed from ancient lava flows and were once thought to be seas of water.


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 .


How are rocks from the Highland and Maria areas of the Moon different?

The Lunar Highland rocks reflective and anothositic in composition, while the Lunar Maria are less reflective and basaltic in composition.


What is a name for highland festivals?

The Highland Games/Highland Show Mods


Where is the Highland Branch in Highland located?

The address of the Highland Branch is: 2841 Jewett Avenue, Highland, 46322 1617


What has the author Highland Hospice written?

Highland Hospice. has written: 'Highland Hospice'


Is Illinois a highland?

yes it is a highland


Where is the Highland Public Library in Highland located?

The address of the Highland Public Library is: 30 Church Street, Highland, 12528 1425


Where is the Highland Branch Library in Highland located?

The address of the Highland Branch Library is: 306 W. Main, Highland, 66035 M


What is the Highland of north ireland?

The Highland of North Ireland would be Highland Radio. This is in Scotland.


How big is the Guiana highland?

The Guiana Highland is about 5,030,000, almost the same as the Brazilian Highland!