The near and far sides of the Moon are particularly different, as seen by the fact that the
A) average height of the overall terrain is much lower on the far side.
B) far side has no large maria.
C) far side is always in darkness.
D) number of craters differs markedly, with fewer on the far side.

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The far side of the Moon lacks the large, dark, basaltic plains known as maria that are so prominent on the near side. This is a significant difference between the two hemispheres. The far side is covered with more craters and highlands, giving it a rougher appearance compared to the near side.

The near and Far Sides of the Moon Are Particularly