Karst Topography Review Questions

Rock formations hanging from a roof are called ________.

• stalactites

• stalagmites

• troglodytes

• minerals

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Which of the following results from the joining of a stalactite and stalagmite?

• Drapery

• Flow stone

• Column

• Soda straw

Limestone and dolomite are mostly composed of the mineral ________ which is soft and weathers easily.

• quartz

• calcite

• sulfur

he diagram shows a cave within a limestone formation. Which major process is responsible for the formation of the cave?

• chemical weathering

• volcanic activity

• mass movement

• river erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which action most often causes sinkholes to form on the surface of Earth?

• removing groundwater

• meteor impacts

• plates colliding

• mechanical weathering

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According to the Karst map, in which of the following states would sinkholes be extremely rare?

• North Dakota

• Texas

• Florida

• Missouri

What is the primary chemical process that leads to the formation of karst topography?

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

• Carbonation

• Sublimation

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Which type of rock is most commonly associated with karst landscapes?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Sandstone

In a karst environment, what is a sinkhole primarily caused by?

• Erosion by wind

• Collapse of a cave roof

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the term for a landscape characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Karst

• Savanna