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

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

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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.
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