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← GeographyWhich geological outcome occurs when rainwater infiltrates limestone formations?
A)Sinkhole formation via chemical dissolution✓
B)Increased silicate mineral precipitation
C)Metamorphic rock layer transformation
D)Enhanced igneous rock crystallization
💡 Explanation
Sinkholes form in limestone regions because rainwater, slightly acidic, promotes chemical dissolution of calcium carbonate; therefore, karst landscapes develop, rather than silicate precipitation that requires different chemical conditions.
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