Which effect accelerates sinkhole enlargement when acidic rain infiltrates limestone?

💡 Explanation

Sinkholes enlarge due to increased carbonate chemical weathering; the dissolution of limestone by acidic water creates voids because the slightly acidic rainwater reacts with and dissolves the calcium carbonate. This dissolution weakens the rock, therefore accelerating sinkhole formation rather than stabilizing sediments or decreasing runoff.

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