A depression suddenly forms in the ground when the surface layer collapses. What is it?
AAvalanche
BSinkhole
CTornado
DGlacier
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sinkhole
A sinkhole is a hole in the ground caused by collapse of the surface layer.
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