The Rapid Appearance of New Sinkholes in Florida Can Be

question 22

Multiple Choice

The rapid appearance of new sinkholes in Florida can be explained by_______ .

• A) several years of above- normal rainfall
• B) sandstone
• C) the rise of the water table
• D) buildings built on top of bedrock cavities
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Westward Migration

The movement of people westward across the United States, particularly notable during the 19th century, often for the purpose of land acquisition and settlement.

Plantation Economy

An economic system historically associated with the large-scale agricultural estates that specialized in cash crops, reliant on slave or cheap labor, primarily found in the Americas.

Alabama

A state located in the southeastern region of the United States, known for its rich history in civil rights and its diverse geographical features.

Old Northwest

A term referring to the territorial North-Central United States before and after the American Revolution.