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Why does karst topography only exist in some geographic locations

most regions do not have limestone under the soil

Most regions have rock layers other than limestone

Why do earthquakes often happen near volcanic regions

both are caused by subduction zones

After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives second at a seismometer

S waves arrive second after an earthquake.

The formation of Karst topography requires carbonic acid to react with

limestone

Only Plinian and Pelean volcanic eruptions feature flow

pyroclastic

What occurs when two plates collide with enough force to break the crust

When two plates collide with enough force, faulting occurs, breaking the crust.

Faulting (Apex)

Which of these volcanic eruption types is the most violent Plinian Hawaiian Fissure Strombolian

plinian

Is a type of physical weathering.

Frost wedging

Which of these types of weathering requires the presence of water

Oxidation

Which is required for karst topography to form

Limestone

Where would soil erode the fastest

On a steep slope

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