9.5 Caverns and Groundwater Landforms Flashcards
1
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Cavern
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A naturally formed underground chamber most often produced by the dissolving of limestone.
2
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Dripstone
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A cave formation, such as a stalagmite or stalactite, formed when minerals deposit out of mineral-rich water.
3
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Karst topography
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A landscape shaped by groundwater erosion, with numerous caves, sinkholes, and limestone towers.
4
Q
Sinkhole
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A circular depression on Earth’s surface formed by the collapse of the roof of a cave.
5
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Stalactite
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An icicle-like dripstone that hangs from a cave’s roof.
6
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Stalagmite
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A dripstone feature that grows up from a cave’s floor.
