Question 1

The best-known karst landscapes have developed in this type of bedrock.

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A)   granite
B)   sandstone
C)   limestone
D)   dolomite
E)   both c & dF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Generally, karst features will form more rapidly in areas with:

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A)   steep relief
B)   flat surfaces
C)   dense vegetation
D)   populated areasE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What is the basic requirement for karst features to form?

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A)   fractured and water-saturated rock
B)   rock with steep relief in area with much precipitation
C)   rock is soluble in prevailing climate
D)   fractured rock and dry climateE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which statement is most true with regards to karst development?

Accepted Answer

A)   limestones that contain more than 20 to 30 percent minerals other than calcite
B)   dolomites that do not contain calcite minerals
C)   limestones that contain less than 20 to 30 percent minerals other than calcite
D)   beds of shale and sandstone within thick limestonesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which rocks most commonly form karst landforms?

Accepted Answer

A)   sandstones and shales
B)   granites and volcanic rocks
C)   slates and gneisses
D)   limestones and dolomitesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above D

Question 6

Karst towers are more likely to form in these karst areas.

Accepted Answer

A)   tropical
B)   Caribbean
C)   temperate
D)   all of theseE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

These form on the roofs of caves.

Accepted Answer

A)   stalactites
B)   stalagmites
C)   columns
D)   both a & cE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Groundwater within Karst systems travels at the same speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

This karst feature is identified by the failure of the roof of a cave.

Accepted Answer

A)   solution sinkhole
B)   collapse sinkhole
C)   karst tower
D)   swallow holeE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 10

Sinkholes are more likely to form in these karst areas.

Accepted Answer

A)   tropical
B)   Caribbean
C)   temperate
D)   all of theseE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Where two or more neighboring sinkholes join to become even larger depressions, it is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   swallow hole
B)   uvala
C)   suffusion sink
D)   the big shaftE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which process is responsible for producing karst landforms and landscapes?

Accepted Answer

A)   landslides
B)   dissolution
C)   stream erosion
D)   mudflowsE) All of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 13

This type of karst landscape is typified by flat-lying limestone beds with conduit developments occurring underground.

Accepted Answer

A)   tropical
B)   Caribbean
C)   temperate
D)   all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Most karst features develop above ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which type of karst landscape was identified by geomorphologists?

Accepted Answer

A)   temperate
B)   arid
C)   tropical
D)   both b & c
E)   both a & cF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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The best-known karst landscapes have developed in this type of bedrock.

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Generally, karst features will form more rapidly in areas with:

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What is the basic requirement for karst features to form?

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Which statement is most true with regards to karst development?

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Which rocks most commonly form karst landforms?

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Karst towers are more likely to form in these karst areas.

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These form on the roofs of caves.

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Groundwater within Karst systems travels at the same speed.

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This karst feature is identified by the failure of the roof of a cave.

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Sinkholes are more likely to form in these karst areas.

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Where two or more neighboring sinkholes join to become even larger depressions, it is called a(n) :

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Which process is responsible for producing karst landforms and landscapes?

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This type of karst landscape is typified by flat-lying limestone beds with conduit developments occurring underground.

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Most karst features develop above ground.

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Which type of karst landscape was identified by geomorphologists?

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The best-known karst landscapes have developed in this type of bedrock.

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Generally, karst features will form more rapidly in areas with:

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What is the basic requirement for karst features to form?

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Which statement is most true with regards to karst development?

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Karst towers are more likely to form in these karst areas.

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These form on the roofs of caves.

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Groundwater within Karst systems travels at the same speed.

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This karst feature is identified by the failure of the roof of a cave.

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Sinkholes are more likely to form in these karst areas.

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Where two or more neighboring sinkholes join to become even larger depressions, it is called a(n) :

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Which process is responsible for producing karst landforms and landscapes?

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This type of karst landscape is typified by flat-lying limestone beds with conduit developments occurring underground.

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