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← GeographyWhich outcome results when speleogenesis alters groundwater acidity?
A)Increased carbonate precipitation within cave systems
B)Decreased flow rate through cave aquifers
C)Enhanced dissolution of cave roof rock✓
D)Accelerated sedimentation at cave entrances
💡 Explanation
Enhanced dissolution of the cave roof results because increased groundwater acidity promotes chemical weathering; the principal mechanism is carbonic acid dissolution. Therefore, the cave roof dissolves more readily, rather than experiencing carbonate precipitation, which occurs under less acidic conditions.
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