Multiple Choice
Open- air spaces within the cave cause downward percolating groundwater to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A) lose carbon dioxide, causing carbonic acid to convert to water and carbon dioxide.
B) carbon dioxide loss causes calcium carbonate to precipitate from solution.
C) evaporate, saturating the remaining water with calcium bicarbonate.
D) dissolve more of the limestone present.
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