Asked by Karen Sandoval on Jun 15, 2024

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What rock type is the most common setting for caves formed by dissolution of a rock?

A) well-sorted sandstone
B) gray limestone
C) dark porous lava flows
D) gray granite
E) slate

Gray Limestone

A sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate, often containing fossils, and typically forming in shallow marine environments.

Well-Sorted Sandstone

Sandstone comprised of grains that are uniform in size, indicating a specific and consistent energy environment during deposition.

Dark Porous

Referring to rocks that have a dark color and contain numerous small holes or pores.

  • Identify the properties of caves and karst regions, including speleothems like stalagmites and stalactites.
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Vallerie LozanoJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Caves formed by the dissolution of rock are most commonly found in limestone. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is easily dissolved by acidic solutions, such as rainwater mixed with carbon dioxide, leading to the formation of caves.