Karst
A Karst Landscape- consists of surface and underground features.
You need to be able to write about one of each, in detail!
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Quiz Weathering and Erosion
- Name 2 types of physical weathering. (2)
- What is the name of combined weathering and erosion?
- What is another name for scree?
- What rock is effected by hydrolysis?
- What is feldspar turned into?
- What is a tor?
- List 3 characteristics of limestone (3)
- What is the chemical make of limestone?
- What is the formula for carbonation?
- How big are grikes?
- How do rivers and glaciers impact a karst landscape? (2)
- Name 3 other features you would find on a limestone pavement. (3)
- What is the difference between a cave and cavern?
- Describe 2 drip-stone features. (2)
- What are they made of?
- What happens when a new swallow hole occurs further upstream?
- What are the 3 stages of a karst landscape? (3)
- Give an example where you would find the 2nd and 3rd stage. (2)
- Name a Limestone cave in Ireland.
- What is an uvala?
- What is another name for a karst tower?
- What period of rock formation does the karst region in Ireland date back to? (2)