Question

What types of features can be found on the surface of the Moon?

1. Mountains
2. Plains
3. Depressions
4. Water Bodies

• A. All
• B. iii only
• C. iii, iv
• D. i, ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, ii, iii

There are three main surface features of the Moon can be found,they are :  

• Mountains: The Moon has various mountain ranges, some of which are quite tall. These lunar mountains were formed by the impact of asteroids and other celestial bodies.
  
  
• Plains: Lunar plains, also known as maria , are large, relatively flat areas on the Moon's surface. They are made up of basaltic lava flows from ancient volcanic activity.
  
  
• Depressions: Lunar depressions include craters, which are often caused by the impact of meteoroids and comets. These craters vary in size and shape and can be found all over the Moon's surface. Some larger craters may also have central peaks.