Which condition causes increased cave system formation via dissolution?

💡 Explanation

Higher soil acidity promotes dissolution because the increased hydrogen ions enhance the chemical weathering by **leaching** of the limestone; therefore, more caves form, rather than being stabilized by temperature or plant roots.

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