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Question
Which one of the following sentences best defines the term ‘Lapies’?
Options
A small to medium-sized shallow depression.
A landform whose opening is more or less circular at the top and funnel shaped towards bottom.
A landform formed due to dripping water from surface.
An irregular surface with sharp pinnacles, grooves, and ridges.
Solution
An irregular surface with sharp pinnacles, grooves, and ridges.
Explanation:
Lapies form in limestone locations due to chemical weathering and water erosion. Water dissolves limestone, creating sharp pinnacles, grooves, and ridges on their irregular surface. These formations are common in karst.
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