Which cave feature results from water oversaturation with calcium carbonate?

💡 Explanation

Water oversaturated with CaCO3 precipitates calcium carbonate because of decreases in the partial pressure of dissolved CO2 via degassing, leading to deposition. Stalactite growth increases downward; therefore deposition occurs at the drip point, rather than different mineral coloration or temperature fluctuations.

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