The light-colored heavily cratered areas that often occur at higher elevations on the Moon are known as the:

A) lunar highlands
B) lunar mare
C) basins
D) terraces

Lunar Highlands

The lighter, heavily cratered regions of the Moon, which are elevated several kilometers above the darker, smooth maria.

Heavily Cratered

Having a large number of craters, typically referring to a planetary surface impacted by meteorites or asteroids.

Higher Elevations

Elevated areas on the Earth's surface, often characterized by cooler temperatures and different ecological conditions compared to lower regions.