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Missouri's karst topography poses real estate concerns because:

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B) Dissolving limestone creates sinkholes, caves, and unstable ground that can damage foundations and contaminate groundwater

Missouri has extensive karst features, particularly in the Ozarks region. Sinkholes, caves (Missouri has ~7,500 caves), and underground drainage can cause foundation problems and groundwater contamination, making disclosure important.

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A
It improves property values
B
Dissolving limestone creates sinkholes, caves, and unstable ground that can damage foundations and contaminate groundwater
C
It only affects commercial property
D
Karst is not found in Missouri

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seller disclosure requirementsenvironmental hazardsgroundwater contaminationMissouri Ozarksfoundation issuesmaterial defects

Key Terms:

karst topographysinkholesMissouri Ozarksgroundwater contaminationlimestone dissolutionmaterial defect disclosure

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