Dark maria on the Moon are formed by?

A. Basalt flows filled previously existing impact craters.
B. Shallow magma baked the overlying rocks.
C. Volcanic calderas released hot water and hydrothermal minerals.
D. Running water deposited hematite-rich sediments in low areas.


Answer: A

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