34.4.3 - Limestone Aquifers (Karst Aquifers)
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What are limestone aquifers commonly known as?
💡 Hint: Think of the rock type.
What geological process leads to the formation of solution channels in limestone aquifers?
💡 Hint: It's a chemical reaction.
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What feature is common in limestone aquifers?
💡 Hint: Consider what geological activities occur in this type of aquifer.
Limestone aquifers are particularly susceptible to rapid contamination.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the characteristics of karst systems.
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Analyze the long-term implications of extensive urban development above a karst aquifer.
💡 Hint: Consider how construction and land use affect natural systems.
Suggest methods to mitigate the effects of pollution on karst aquifers.
💡 Hint: Think about proactive versus reactive measures.
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