Limestone and Chalk Features Quiz For 11th & 12th Grade

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    What type of rocks are limestone and chalk?

    • Sedimentary
    • Metamorphic
    • Igneous
    • Volcanic
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Dive into the fascinating world of geology with our "Limestone and Chalk Features Quiz For 11th & 12th Grade"! This interactive quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the unique characteristics and formation processes of limestone and chalk landforms. It's a fantastic way to learn about these intriguing sedimentary rocks and their role in shaping our planet's landscape. The quiz includes a range of multiple-choice questions that cover key concepts and facts, making it an engaging and informative resource for students.
Whether you're studying for an exam or simply curious about geology, this quiz offers a fun and interactive way to enhance your understanding. So, are you ready to explore the captivating world of limestone and chalk features? Let's get started!

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  • 2. 

    How do limestone and chalk landforms contribute to cave formation?

    • They are resistant to erosion.

    • They harden over time forming caves.

    • They dissolve in water forming cavities and underground passages.

    • They have no contribution to cave formation.

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  • 3. 

    What is a Doline?

    • A type of rock

    • A type of vegetation

    • A type of mineral

    • A large hollow formed by the coalescence of swallow holes

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  • 4. 

    What are Stalactites and Stalagmites?

    • Types of rocks

    • Underground features in limestone caves

    • Features of Karst topography

    • Types of minerals

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  • 5. 

    What type of topography is associated with a large stretch of limestone?

    • Plateau

    • Mountainous

    • Coastal

    • Karst

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  • 6. 

    What is the role of limestone and chalk landforms in the water cycle?

    • They prevent water infiltration.

    • They cause flooding.

    • They have no role in the water cycle.

    • They form underground reservoirs known as aquifers.

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    How do limestone and chalk landforms affect agriculture?

    • They make the soil infertile.

    • They release essential minerals making the soil rich for crop growth.

    • They cause soil erosion.

    • They have no effect on agriculture.

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  • 8. 

    What is the pure form of limestone?

    • Granite

    • Sandstone

    • Chalk

    • Shale

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  • 9. 

    What is the use of chalk landforms?

    • For mining

    • For building construction

    • For pasture and sometimes for arable farming

    • For tourism

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  • 10. 

    What is the landform of chalk different from other limestones?

    • It has abundant surface drainage.

    • It is not used for farming.

    • It does not generally develop swallow holes and underground cave networks.

    • It is not soluble in water.

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  • 11. 

    What are the enlarged joints in limestone called?

    • Grikes

    • Dints

    • Doline

    • Uvala

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  • 12. 

    What is the term for valleys in chalk landforms which once contained rivers but are now dry?

    • Coombes

    • Doline

    • Uvala

    • Grikes

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  • 13. 

    What is the general characteristic of surface drainage in Karst regions?

    • Abundant

    • Absent

    • Seasonal

    • Flood-prone

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  • 14. 

    What is the vegetation like in Karst regions?

    • Luxuriant

    • Non-existent

    • Varied

    • Sparse

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  • 15. 

    What is the only mineral found in association with limestones?

    • Lead 

    • Iron

    • Copper

    • Zinc

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