Asked by Andrew Rainey on Jul 25, 2024
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What is the most common way in which sinkholes form?
A) a small explosion of methane gas from coal beds
B) a small explosion of CO2 gas from dissolving limestone
C) a rising dome of salt finally reaches the surface
D) the roof of a cave collapses
Sinkholes Form
Natural depressions or holes in the Earth's surface that occur when underlying rock dissolves or collapses.
Methane Gas
A colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas, CH4, which occurs naturally as a byproduct of decomposition and is used as a fuel.
Cave Collapses
The sudden failure or falling in of a cave roof or walls, often resulting in a sinkhole or depression at the surface.
- Expound on the genesis and traits of karst terrains.
- Identify the ecological effects and risks linked to weathering and erosion.
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Learning Objectives
- Expound on the genesis and traits of karst terrains.
- Identify the ecological effects and risks linked to weathering and erosion.
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