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Geological Engineering · Q83

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 83

Q83

What type of rock is most susceptible to chemical weathering causing sinkholes?

A.
Granite
B.
Limestone
Answer
C.
Basalt
D.
Sandstone

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Limestone is susceptible to dissolution by acidic groundwater, leading to karst landscapes and sinkholes.