KnowraLunar highlandsLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Lunar highlands, each with the reason it gives.All 12Broader topic 6Related 6MoonBroader topic: They preserve some of the oldest exposed crust on the Moon.AnorthositeBroader topic: Their plagioclase-rich crust is a planetary-scale example of anorthosite.Earth's MoonBroader topic: They preserve some of the oldest exposed terrain on the Moon.SelenographyBroader topic: Their rugged terrain contrasts with the smoother maria in surface mapping.Near side of the MoonBroader topic: Highlands surround many near-side maria and form much of its bright terrain.Geology of the MoonBroader topic: Highland rocks preserve an older crust than the basalt-filled maria.