Why is karst topography a concern for groundwater quality?
A) Waste disposed in karst areas can easily infiltrate into the ground.
B) Sinkholes form from collapsed caverns.
C) The limestone of karst systems dissolves into the water.
D) Caves tend to have high levels of carbon monoxide, which dissolves in the water.
A
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a) 24 hours:
b) 48 hours: