Why do the lunar maria have a darker color than the highland regions?

A. The maria have less regolith than the highlands.
B. The maria are younger and experienced fewer impacts to weather the surface.
C. The maria are composed of different materials than the highlands.
D. The maria are sitting in the shadows of surrounding mountains.


Answer: C

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