Which effect accelerates karst topography weathering after heavy rainfall?

💡 Explanation

Increased rainwater percolation leads to leaching of carbonate minerals, which accelerates dissolution because the water moving through the fractures becomes undersaturated more quickly. Thus, rather than slowing weathering by precipitating protecting minerals, leaching promotes dissolution.

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