High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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Which word best describes a characteristic of a cave?

dark
bright
humid
warm

The correct answer is: dark

The word that best describes a characteristic of a cave is "dark." Caves are typically located underground or in the earth's rock formation, which naturally limits the amount of light that can enter them. Most caves have very little or no natural light, making them dark environments. While some caves may experience varying degrees of humidity or temperature, the defining feature that applies universally to nearly all caves is their darkness. This lack of light contributes to the unique ecosystems and formations found within caves, such as stalactites and stalagmites, and affects the types of organisms that can inhabit such spaces.