GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

GROUNDWATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A type of landscape in rainy regions where there is limestone near the surface, characterized by caverns, sinkholes, and valleys
A
Geyser
B
Aquifer
C
Karst topography
D
Bed Load
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -karst, terrain usually characterized by barren, rocky ground, caves, sinkholes, underground rivers, and the absence of surface streams and lakes. It results from the excavating effects of underground water on massive soluble limestone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Karst is a type of landscape where the dissolving of the bedrock has created sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, springs, and other characteristic features. Karst is associated with soluble rock types such as limestone, marble, and gypsum.

Detailed explanation-3: -Karst topography will be found in such regions which will have a large stretch of water-soluble rocks such as limestone at the surface or sub-surface level. The limestones of the karst topography are not porous.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eye-catching features such as caves, sinkholes and spectacular skyline landscapes are often associated with limestone formations. These landforms have developed through the interaction of rocks, water and climate.

Detailed explanation-5: -Karst is an area of land made up of limestone. Limestone, also known as chalk or calcium carbonate, is a soft rock that dissolves in water. As rainwater seeps into the rock, it slowly erodes. Karst landscapes can be worn away from the top or dissolved from a weak point inside the rock.

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