Sinkhole Formation Quiz

The three major types of sinkholes as classified by geologists are solution sinkholes, cover collapse sinkholes, and cover subsidence sinkholes.

The most hazardous classification of sinkhole is cover collapse sinkhole.

A cenote is a natural pit from a collapsed limestone, while a swallow hole is a depression on the ground towards the subterranean passage.

<p>The term used to describe huge sinkholes that are deeper and broader than 250m (820ft) is tiankengs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some examples of recent and famous sinkholes in the world are the Yamalm Northern Siberia sinkhole, the Dean's blue hole and Great Blue hole in the Bahamas, Dead Sea sinkholes in Israel, and the Guatemala sinkhole in 2007 and 2010.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A depression in the ground caused by the collapse of the surface layer of the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guatemala</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cover collapse sinkhole</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural processes involve the gradual softening of rocks, while artificial processes are caused by broken pipes or reckless mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solution sinkholes are caused by water that liquefies an underground cavern, while cover subsidence sinkholes are caused by constant erosion by water</p> Signup and view all the answers