Which outcome increases when prolonged drought limits recharge?

💡 Explanation

Stalactite formation relies on dissolved calcium carbonate deposition. Aquifer depletion decreases the water supply containing these minerals, therefore slower Stalactite formation occurs rather than enhanced weathering because less water is available.

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