Asked by Brittany Shackelford on Jun 24, 2024
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Which of the following features is formed by the collapse of caves?
A) travertine
B) stalagmite
C) stalactite
D) sinkhole
E) flowstone
Caves Collapse
The sudden failure and falling in of a cave's ceiling or walls, often due to natural processes such as erosion or the removal of supporting material.
Sinkhole
A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to the dissolution of limestone or other carbonate rock by groundwater.
- Elucidate the process behind the development of sinkholes and karst landscapes.
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Colette PaduaJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sinkholes are formed by the collapse of caves or underground limestone deposits. Travertine, stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstone are all formed by the deposition of mineral-rich water in caves.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the process behind the development of sinkholes and karst landscapes.
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