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Name three erosional features caused by groundwater in carbonate rocks.
The three erosional features caused by groundwater in carbonate rocks.
Answer to Problem 8RQ
The three erosional features caused by groundwater in carbonate rocks are sinkholes, caves and caverns.
Explanation of Solution
When the rainwater becomes acidic due the presence of carbon dioxide in the air and soil it forms carbonic acid. After producing carbonic acid this water percolates into the land forming groundwater. Beneath the Earth’s surface there are large deposits of carbonate rocks to store the groundwater. When the rainwater containing carbonic acid comes in contact with these carbonate rocks, it partially dissolves the carbonate rocks. Thus, causing rare erosional landscapes, like sinkholes and caverns.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the three erosional features caused by groundwater in carbonate rocks are sinkholes, caves and caverns.
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