Why do most caves form in limestone rock formations?

A) Limestone is a soft rock.
B) Limestone dissolves in rainwater.
C) Limestone is the most common kind of rock on Earth.
D) Limestone chemically reacts readily with acidified groundwater.


D

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What will be an ideal response?

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