UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    The black part of the moon is haves calm and dark which is called

    A)  Sea of tranquility          

    B)  Ocean of storms

    C)  Area of storms              

    D)  none of these    

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The black part of the moon is called sea of tranquility. Sea of tranquility is not an actual sea but rattier the point at which Apollo 11 first landed on when it reached the moon. It is a lunar mare which mainly consists of basalt rock and is located on the Tranquilities basin which is on the Moon. The mare has a tint which is slightly blue in colour and stands out from the rest of the moon.


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