In what form does water exist on the Moon?
A) There is water ice in craters near the poles.
B) There are small pools of liquid water just beneath the surface.
C) There are shallow lakes of liquid water in the deepest craters.
D) There is water ice in the bright regions of the lunar maria.
E) There is no water in any form on the Moon.
Answer: A
A) There is water ice in craters near the poles.
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