Increased weathering rates occur in karst caves when?

💡 Explanation

Increased water CO2 concentration increases carbonic acid formation; this drives cave dissolution via dissolution weathering because the greater the chemical reaction, the more rock is dissolved. Therefore, more CO2 increases weathering, rather than diminished vegetation, higher rock strength, or increased air pressure.

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• Which outcome is MOST LIKELY when heavy rainfall exceeds natural levee infiltration capacity along a major river?
• Which outcome occurs when intense near-surface winds interact with alluvial plains?
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