Compared to the Earth-facing side, the side of the Moon that faces away from Earth has
A) fewer craters.
B) larger maria.
C) a higher average elevation.
D) a thinner crust.

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The side of the Moon that faces away from Earth, often called the far side, has a higher average elevation compared to the near side. This is one of the notable differences in topography between the two hemispheres of the Moon.

Compared to the Earth-Facing Side, the Side of the Moon