Which process limits stalactite growth in arid caves?

💡 Explanation

Stalactite growth in arid caves is limited by lowered cave air humidity which reduces evaporation, because the water and mineral solution cannot precipitate. Reduced evaporation decreases the rate of deposition in the oversaturated solution of calcium carbonate, therefore stalactite production slows, rather than continues.

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