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Karst

A common relief or opening in easily soluble rocky formations (gypsum and limestone) by the action of superficial or subterranean waters.

Kilocalorie

A unit of energy equal to 1000 calories.

Kilocycle

A frequency unit equal to 1000 oscillations per second.

Kilowatt

A unit of power equal to 1000 watts.

Koala

A soft, round-faced animal living in the forests of Australia. Koalas look like bears, but they are marsupials, which mean they carry their babies in a pouch, like kangaroos. As adults, they can grow to be up to 80 cm long.

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