Maria (Noun)
Meaning 2
A dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Apollo astronauts observed the large maria on the Moon's surface during their lunar orbit.
- Mare Imbrium is one of the largest maria on the Moon, visible from Earth as a dark patch.
- The dark coloration of the maria is due to the presence of iron-rich basaltic rock.
- Scientists believe that the maria were formed by ancient volcanic eruptions that filled large impact basins.
- The most prominent maria on the Moon are located on the near side, where they can be easily observed from Earth.