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Geological Engineering · Q30

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 30

Q30

The process by which groundwater dissolves limestone leading to underground voids is:

A.
Erosion
B.
Chemical weathering
C.
Karstification
Answer
D.
Stratification

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Karstification is the chemical weathering process in which acidic water dissolves soluble rocks like limestone, forming caves and sinkholes.