Karst (Limestone) Topography - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What type of rock primarily forms karst topography?
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A
Granite
B
Sandstone
C
Limestone
D
Basalt
2
What causes the dissolution of soluble rocks in karst regions?
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A
Wind erosion
B
Chemical reaction with water
C
Earthquakes
D
Volcanic activity
3
What are the characteristic underground features in karst regions?
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A
Mountains
B
Caves
C
Canyons
D
Deserts
4
What is the main reason for the formation of sinkholes in karst areas?
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A
Volcanic activity
B
Lava flow
C
Collapse of cave roofs
D
Tectonic plate movement
5
Which of the following is a common surface feature in karst regions?
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A
Sand dunes
B
Coral reefs
C
Poljes
D
Glaciers
6
What type of water feature often marks the resurfacing of water in karst regions?
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A
Waterfalls
B
Lakes
C
Resurgence springs
D
Swamps
7
Tower karst formations are notably found in which country?
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A
France
B
China
C
Australia
D
Brazil
8
In karst landscapes, what is the primary role of underground conduits?
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A
Formation of deserts
B
Rapid surface drainage
C
Caves and caverns
D
Reservoirs
9
U-shaped valleys in karst regions are formed due to what process?
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A
Wind erosion
B
Glacial activity
C
Lava flows
D
Sinkhole formation
10
What makes karst regions unique in terms of surface drainage?
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A
Well-defined river systems
B
Lack of surface drainage
C
Dense forests
D
Coastal ecosystems
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