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GCE Geography 1990 Question 18

Question 18

Underground Water and Karst

All the following are characteristics of a limestone region except

  1. A.stony and broken surface
  2. B.rugged topography
  3. C.adequate luxuriant vegetation cover
  4. D.absence of surface drainage
  5. E.depressions of varying sizes and depths
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (adequate luxuriant vegetation cover)

Explanation

Water sinks quickly into limestone, so the surface is dry with thin soils and scanty vegetation.