Question

Which structures are common in younger karst topography? Select all that apply.

A. caves
B. spires
C. sinkholes
D. sharp towers

Answer 1

Caves, sinkholes are the common structures in younger karst topography. Step-by-step explanation:

• Karst topography is the result of the "dissolution of soluble rocks" like gypsum, limestone, and dolomite.

• Karst is usually characterized by caves, rocky ground, sinkholes, underground rivers etc.

• This is due to excavation of underground water on massive limestone and few minerals.

• The size of Karst varies from microscopic to hundreds of square miles. The topography is found all over the Earth.

• These are the fresh water sources to large population of the world as it is available as spring waters, ground waters, acquifers.