Asked by Shalonda Lyons on May 25, 2024
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Which of the following is a feature that commonly forms where limestone has been dissolved?
A) sinkhole
B) karst topography
C) cave
D) all of these
Limestone
A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), often formed from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms.
Karst Topography
A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, characterized by underground drainage systems and sinkholes.
Sinkhole
A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to the dissolution of the underlying limestone, volcanic activity, or water drainage.
- Clarify how sinkholes form and the creation of karst topography.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify how sinkholes form and the creation of karst topography.
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