Which of the Following Statements Concerning Collapse Sinkholes Is NOT

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning collapse sinkholes is NOT true?

• A) Excessive withdrawal of groundwater by communities may initiate sinkhole formation.
• B) They are usually more shallow than solution sinkholes, and their sides are more gently sloping.
• C) A sinkhole may form where soil has filtered down into a cave, leaving overlying soil voids.
• D) Excessive weight of wet soil may cause caverns to collapse, forming a sinkhole.

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