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Elissa McKinnon
on Dec 14, 2024
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When groundwater is carrying dissolved limestone and that groundwater flows onto the surface, what is formed?
A) travertine
B) flowstone
C) sinkholes
D) caves
Dissolved Limestone
The process by which limestone (calcium carbonate) is dissolved into groundwater, contributing to karst landscapes and features such as caves.
Travertine
Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs, often characterized by its terraced appearance.
Flowstone
Any deposit of calcium carbonate or other mineral formed by flowing water on the walls or floor of a cave.
- Explain the features and development mechanisms of karst landscapes.
- Discuss the effects of excessive groundwater extraction near coastal areas, emphasizing the issue of saltwater intrusion.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the features and development mechanisms of karst landscapes.
- Discuss the effects of excessive groundwater extraction near coastal areas, emphasizing the issue of saltwater intrusion.