Asked by Lauren Enloe on Jul 02, 2024
Verified
Which of the following features is formed by the collapse of caves?
A) travertine
B) stalagmite
C) stalactite
D) sinkhole
E) flowstone
Sinkhole
A natural depression formation caused by the dissolution of soluble bedrock or substrate collapse.
- Differentiate between calcite precipitation-induced features and those not resulting from this process.
Verified Answer
TT
Thanh Thien5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sinkholes are formed by the collapse of the surface layer into voids or caves beneath, often due to the dissolution of limestone or other soluble rocks.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between calcite precipitation-induced features and those not resulting from this process.