Which of the following is NOT required to form Karst features? Water Limestone r

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Which of the following is NOT required to form Karst features? Water Limestone rich in calcium carbonate Fractures and joints in the rocks High wind Weathering by solution The following landforms may be found in a karst cavern except______ underground stream stalactite Stalagmite mogote column The primary difference between stalactites and stalagmites is the______ in a cavern location. age. chemical composition. height. travertine content. The widespread geyser activity at Yellowstone National Park is the result of a hot spring. Volcano. mountain building process. travertine terrace. Magma chamber underneath the surface. One of the common surface features of karst landscapes are sinkholes, also known as________ travertine dripstone dolines tufa

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11. In order to form karst features, water, limestone, weathering and fissures and joints in rocks are required. The correct option is "d".

12. Karst cavern are naturally decorated with formations of calcium carbonate through slow precipitation. These include stalagmite, stalactite, flowstones, helicites, columns and underground streams. So the Answer is "d".

13. A stalactite is an icicle shaped formation that hangs from the cave's ceiling while a stalagmite lies on the floor growing upward due to mineral deposits from the dripping water. So the answer is "a"

14. It is because of the large reservoir of molten rocks beneath Yellowstone's surface. Answer is "e"

15. Sinkholes of karst landscapes are also known as dolines. So the answer is "c"

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