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23 May, 11:03

Explain in a simple way, how water erosion by groundwater can form a cave?

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  1. 23 May, 11:06
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    Groundwater can cause erosion through chemical weathering. First, water that sinks into the ground mixes with carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid, a weak acid. Carbonic acid can break down limestone. Some of the limestone changes chemically and is carried away in a solution of water. This gradually hollows out pockets in the rock. Over time, these pockets develop into large holes underground-caves or caverns.
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