What is a large underground hollow formed by solution in limestone called?
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Correct answer: Cave
A cave is a natural underground cavity formed when slightly acidic groundwater dissolves limestone along cracks, joints, and bedding planes, gradually enlarging the openings. Therefore, option A is correct and represents a karst solution landform. A drumlin is shaped by glacial deposition, a barchan is a crescent-shaped wind dune, and a spit is a coastal depositional ridge, so none of them fits the description.
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Cave
Why is this the correct answer?
A cave is a natural underground cavity formed when slightly acidic groundwater dissolves limestone along cracks, joints, and bedding planes, gradually enlarging the openings. Therefore, option A is correct and represents a karst solution landform. A drumlin is shaped by glacial deposition, a barchan is a crescent-shaped wind dune, and a spit is a coastal depositional ridge, so none of them fits the description.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Introduction to Accounting.
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