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