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← GeographyWhich outcome results when slightly acidic groundwater's carbonate saturation decreases?
A)Stalactite growth on cave ceilings slows✓
B)Karst aquifers permanently mineralize shut
C)Sinkhole formation halts immediately nearby
D)Calcium concentration rapidly increases overall
💡 Explanation
Slower stalactite growth occurs because of decreased bicarbonate precipitation onto the structure driven by reduced carbonate mineral solubility via the dissolution mechanism, therefore slower growth results rather than the termination of sinkhole creation, which depends on rock type.
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