Which outcome occurs within karst systems dominated by limestone when increased rainwater acidity accelerates mineral decomposition?

💡 Explanation

Increased rainwater acidity enhances calcium carbonate dissolution, causing higher concentrations of dissolved minerals; therefore stalactite growth rate increases through the mechanism of chemical precipitation, rather than reduced growth or decreased alkalinity which would slow mineral deposition.

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• Which cave formation increases when soluble rock dissolves?
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