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