Author Question: Plants are important to the development of karst primarily because A) openings adjacent to their ... (Read 39 times)

Davideckstein7

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
Plants are important to the development of karst primarily because
 
  A) openings adjacent to their roots serve as microchannels that allow water to enter the rock.
  B) the decay of large roots below the surface produces cavities which eventually enlarge to form caves.
  C) they supply organic acids that enhance the dissolution process.
  D) None of the aboveplants play no role in the development of karst.

Question 2

Which of the following is not necessary for well-developed karst to develop?
 
  A) high proportion of calcium carbonate in the rock
  B) joints in rock of otherwise low permeability
  C) vegetation
  D) arid conditions



uniquea123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library