Karst topography is a result of the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite and gypsum. Caves are formed due to weathering of rock deep underground. Cave or cavern is a natural void and is a space large enough so that a human can enter. The study of the formation and development of caves is called as Speleogenesis. Most of the formation of caves takes place in limestone rocks by dissolution.
Dispersed Settlements − In these kind of settlements, houses are spaced far apart and often interspersed with fields. However, the market and some other activities in these settlements are centralized where they participate together.