VibraXX
Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter Arena
HomeCategoriesGeographyQuestion
Question
Geography

Which mechanism causes increased sinkhole formation where karst aquifers lie beneath farmland?

A)Agricultural nutrient runoff leaching
B)Increased evapotranspiration
C)Compacted topsoil impedes drainage
D)Weathering increases infiltration rates

💡 Explanation

Agricultural runoff introduces acidic substances promoting dissolution of carbonate rocks during karstification; nutrient runoff leaching increases because water percolates through the soil removing minerals, therefore sinkholes become more prone in these areas because subsurface rock dissolves, rather than other options.

🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool

Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.

⚡ Enter Arena

Related Questions

Browse Geography