case studies and methods Flashcards

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What is Mammoth Cave known for?

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Being the biggest cave system on Earth.

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Why is Indiana significant for karst?

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It has a lot of underlying limestone.

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What human activity affected the Burren?

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Deforestation in the Bronze Age.

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Why are stilling wells not very useful in karst?

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Measuring the water table is not useful.

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5
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Why is dye tracing better for karst systems?

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It tracks water movement more effectively.

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What properties make dyes suitable for tracing?

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Neutral buoyancy, fine particles, bright colour, non-toxic, inexpensive, easy to use, soluble, similar density to water, resistant to chemical change, quantitatively analysable.

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