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Geological Engineering · Q128

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 128

Q128

Which rock is most likely to form sinkholes when water flows through it?

A.
Quartzite
B.
Shale
C.
Limestone
Answer
D.
Basalt

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Limestone is susceptible to dissolution by slightly acidic groundwater, forming karst terrain and sinkholes.