Definition should include
- geography characterized by underground caves, sinkholes, and streams
- the geology that created the limestone and karst topography
- why this topography allows for groundwater to become polluted so easily.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What does karst topography indicate about the groundwater in Virginia regarding ease of contamination?
- What types of rock are found in Virginia’s caves and caverns?
- How were the caves and caverns formed? Why is this important information?