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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > geology > geomorphology > landforms > karsts
Preferred Term:

karsts

Definition:
Terrain composed of limestone or other carbonate rocks that has been significantly shaped by dissolution, creating caverns or sinkholes.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
landforms
Entry Terms:
  • karst soils
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48289
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