The oldest material found on the Moon during crewed and noncrewed exploration was
A) smooth, dark glass formed by meteoritic impact.
B) water ice locked into permafrost on the surface of the Moon.
C) anorthositic rocks from the highlands.
D) basalt rocks from the mare basins.

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Anorthositic rocks from the highlands are the oldest materials found on the Moon, dating back to the early history of the solar system. These rocks are primarily composed of anorthosite, which is indicative of the Moon's early crust formation.

The Oldest Material Found on the Moon During Crewed and Noncrewed