Which process dictates cave passage alignment along joints?

💡 Explanation

Cave alignment follows joints due to preferential dissolution, because rainwater enriched with CO₂ forms carbonic acid. This enhanced acidity dissolves limestone along the fracture planes rather than uniform weathering because there is greater exposure from joints.

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