Limestone and Karst Landscapes Quiz

What is the primary component of limestone?

• Iron oxide

• Magnesium sulfate

• Calcium carbonate

• Silicon dioxide

What process primarily weathers limestone?

• Hydration

• Abrasion

• Oxidation

• Carbonation

Which region is known for its well-developed karst landscapes?

• Eastern Africa

• Northern Europe

• Southeast Asia

• Western Australia

What is a characteristic feature of karst landscapes?

• Volcanic craters

• Glacial valleys

• Sand dunes

• Cave systems

What are stalactites?

• Vertical rock cracks

• Horizontal rock layers

• Rock formations hanging from the cave ceiling

• Rock formations growing from the cave floor

What is a polje?

• A type of cave formation

• A large basin with no surface outflow

• A vertical crack in limestone

• A type of speleothem

What is a resurgence in karst landscapes?

• A dry valley

• A type of sinkhole

• A large limestone cliff

• A place where an underground stream reemerges

What are clints?

• Underground rivers

• Deep vertical fissures in limestone

• Large slabs of limestone rock

• Small-scale solution features

What are grykes?

• Cave formations

• Horizontal bedding planes

• Deep vertical fissures

• Large slabs of rock

What is the term for small-scale solution features on limestone?

• Polje

• Runnels

• Karren

• Scars