Which rock is most important in the formation of karst landforms?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Limestone
Karst landscapes develop mainly in limestone because limestone contains calcium carbonate, which can be dissolved by weakly acidic groundwater, especially water containing carbonic acid. This solution process creates caves, sinkholes, underground channels and related features. Basalt, granite and quartzite are generally much less soluble under ordinary groundwater conditions, so limestone makes option C correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Limestone
Why is this the correct answer?
Karst landscapes develop mainly in limestone because limestone contains calcium carbonate, which can be dissolved by weakly acidic groundwater, especially water containing carbonic acid. This solution process creates caves, sinkholes, underground channels and related features. Basalt, granite and quartzite are generally much less soluble under ordinary groundwater conditions, so limestone makes option C correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Introduction to Accounting.
