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← GeographyWhich geochemical consequence results when rapid CO2 absorption diminishes stalactite formation?
A)Decreased bicarbonate ion concentrations✓
B)Enhanced calcite saturation
C)Increased vadose zone flow
D)Elevated calcium carbonate precipitation
💡 Explanation
A reduction in ambient carbonic acid levels slows 'Mineral Dissolution', because less carbonic acid is available to react with the limestone, therefore less calcium bicarbonate is formed, rather than an increase which would happen with dissolution intensification.
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