Catastrophic Subsidence into Sinkholes Tends to Occur More Often in Areas

question 1

Multiple Choice

Catastrophic subsidence into sinkholes tends to occur more often in areas underlain by ________________.

• A)acidic freshwater flowing through limestone
• B)basic freshwater flowing through limestone
• C)acidic saltwater flowing through sandstone
• D)basic freshwater flowing through sandstone
• E)basic saltwater flowing through sandstone

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