How do the near and far sides of the Moon compare?
A) Both sides are quite similar to each other-each side has several large mare, or "seas," surrounded by heavily cratered terrain.
B) The near side has extensive, heavily cratered regions between and around the smooth maria, or "seas," whereas the far side is almost entirely covered with maria.
C) It is not known; the far side is hidden in perpetual darkness.
D) The near side has several large maria, or "seas," whereas the far side has only a few small maria.

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The near side of the Moon, which faces Earth, has several large, dark plains called maria, which were formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. The far side of the Moon, which cannot be seen from Earth, has a much rougher and more heavily cratered surface with only a few small maria. This difference is due to the thickness of the Moon's crust, which is thicker on the far side, making it less prone to volcanic activity.

How Do the near and Far Sides of the Moon