Which outcome occurs when continuous rainfall permeates limestone bedrock?

💡 Explanation

Karst topography develops because dissolution by rainwater enlarges fractures in limestone, forming sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems. Rainfall percolation increases the dissolution rate, intensifying karst formation, therefore enhancing topography rapidly rather than other, preventative, changes.

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