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PCA Karst Flashcards

1
Q

What cave has the largest volume in the world?

A

Hang Son Doong in Vietnam

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What is the name of rock formed at the bottom of oceans from the shells of corals, crabs and other sea creatures?

A

limestone

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How do we get limestone on dry land and the tops of mountains.

A

Plate tectonics

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4
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What is the mineral that limestone is made of?

A

calcium carbonate

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5
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Does well does limestone dissolve?

A

Limestone dissolves easily even in weak acids.

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How is carbonic acid created in rain?

A

H20 combines with CO2 to make carbonic acid

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7
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How old is Hang Son Doong

A

About 3 million years

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What is the name for landforms carved into cliffs and other strange unique shapes by dissolving limestone?

A

Karst topography

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9
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Where do karsts form most easily?

A

In warm wet climates

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10
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What is the most common type of cave?

A

A solution cave.

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