Why Is Karst Topography a Concern for Groundwater Quality

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why is karst topography a concern for groundwater quality?

• A)Waste disposed in karst areas can easily infiltrate into the ground.
• B)Sinkholes form from collapsed caverns.
• C)The limestone of karst systems dissolves into the water.
• D)Caves tend to have high levels of carbon monoxide, which dissolves in the water.

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