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A sinkhole is any hole in the ground created by subterranean erosion or solution of rock due to the activity and drainage of water. They can be just a few feet across or large enough to swallow whole buildings.
There are two types - those that form slowly starting with gradual subsidence and those that form suddenly by catastrophic collapse of cavern roofs.
They are common in wet climates where the subsurface rocks are soluble (gypsum/dolomite/limestone).
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What is the MAIN features of arthropoD?
An arthropod's main features are the segmented body, an exoskeleton made from chitin, and joint appendages.
What landscape has caves and sinkholes and deep valleys?
its called KARST TOPOGRAPHY
What is a Solution Valley?
Several sinkholes merging to create a larger depression called a solution valley.
What are the special feature of a cave?
The special features of a cave is the water from the inside and the cave walls which protect the outside of the cave also one of the special features of a cave is how many rocks they are they are the three main rocks and they are the Igneous,metamorphic and sediementry, these three rocks are the main ones but they are many more rocks but not as good as these three special rocks.
How do sinkholes form?
Sinkholes are formed when the supporting water table runs dry and the ground no longer has this strata to stand on. This happens in the states of Florida and Georgia in the US because they have more underground rivers than most. The ground simply collapses down the now dry rivers that were once filled with water. These are the first real signs of a major drought.
What common features in karst topography are present?
sinkholes.
What are some features formed by underground erosion and deposition?
cave formations and sinkholes
Which features are common in areas of karst topography?
Sinkholes are common in areas of karst topography
What are land features created by gravity?
One land feature created by gravity would be sinkholes.
What is a type of landscape in which caves deep valleys and sinkholes called?
A type of landscape that features caves, deep valleys, and sinkholes is called a karst landscape. Karst landscapes are formed when soluble rocks such as limestone or dolomite are eroded by water, creating unique underground drainage systems and surface features.
Where can you find sinkholes?
You can find sinkholes in fl
Where do sinkholes happen?
sinkholes mostly happen at FLORIDA
How do humans adapt to sinkholes?
They don't. Sinkholes are filled in.
Who do sinkholes affect?
Sinkholes, as we know it, can affect anyone.
What are 5 main cause of erosion on earth?
Moving Water Still Water Wind Sinkholes Mountain Avalanches
Are there any sinkholes in Michigan?
Michigan is a state that is very familiar with sinkholes. On their lower peninsula alone there are close to 200 sinkholes.
What are the differences between subsidence sinkholes and collapse sinkholes?
subsidence sinkholes are different from collapse sinkholes in two ways . first,subsidence sinkholes ocer when there is almost no overburn,or material,above the limestone. collapse sinkholes happen when there is thick overburn. secondly, subsidence sinkholes occur slowly, over time, while collapse foms quckly beacause of human activity , such as well drilling.
