karst-landscape
/kɑːst ˈlænd.skeɪp/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A karst landscape is an area of land made by water slowly dissolving rock, usually limestone. It often has sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers.
- The valley is a classic karst landscape.
- We explored caves in the karst landscape.
- Rainwater shaped the karst landscape over time.
Adinary Nuance
A karst landscape is more specific than mountainous area or rocky terrain. It names land shaped by dissolved rock, not just land with hills or stones. Writers use it in geography and geology when the underground water shape matters.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- địa hình karst
- Spanish
- paisaje kárstico
- Chinese
- 喀斯特地貌
- Japanese
- カルスト地形
- Korean
- 카르스트 지형
Etymology
Karst comes from German Karst, a region known for limestone terrain in Slovenia and nearby areas. Landscape is an English word added later to describe the shape of the land.
Common phrases
karst landscapekarst terrainkarst regionkarst formation
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is karst landscape a common phrase in English?
- It is common in geography, geology, and academic writing, but less common in everyday speech.
- What makes a karst landscape different from other landforms?
- It is formed mainly by water dissolving rock, often leaving caves and sinkholes.
- Can I use karst landscape in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It is a good academic phrase for describing landforms and natural processes.