Besides Its Immense Size,what Else Is Unusual About Carlsbad Caverns

question 40

Multiple Choice

Besides its immense size,what else is unusual about Carlsbad Caverns in southeastern New Mexico?

• A)Geologists think the system was produced by sulfuric acid rather than carbonic acid.
• B)The caverns are within a deposit of rock salt rather than limestone.
• C)The caverns were formed within the span of just a few days in 1937.
• D)Although there are conduits to the surface,the caverns do not host a population of bats.

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Definitions:

Subclavian Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the upper limbs and parts of the brain and chest.

Basilar Artery

A major artery in the brain that supplies blood to the posterior part of the circle of Willis and the brainstem.

Vertebral Arteries

Arteries that arise from the subclavian arteries and supply blood to the brainstem and posterior parts of the brain.

Left Subclavian Artery

Specifically the subclavian artery that supplies blood to the left arm and side of the brain and thorax, originating from the aortic arch.