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Why does limestone often form cliffs in dry climates but rarely form cliffs in wet climates?
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∙ 13y ago
- This is because in the wet climates the limestone will break apart due to the rain. And in dry climates it does nothing to the limestone. Therefore, this is why limestone can form cliffs in dry climates than wet climates.
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∙ 13y agoWater is needed in order to erode limestone. What happens is that limestone gets wet and carbon dioxide goes into solution, forming a weak carbonic acid. This gets into cracks in the limestone and starts dissolving the calcium carbonate called calcite, which is a major constituent of limestone. In dry climates, any moisture evaporates, thus not allowing the formation of carbonic acid. Hence, limestone does not weather as quickly.
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∙ 12y agoWater is needed in order to erode limestone. What happens is that limestone gets wet and carbon dioxide goes into solution, forming a weak carbonic acid. This gets into cracks in the limestone and starts dissolving the calcium carbonate called calcite, which is a major constituent of limestone. In dry climates, any moisture evaporates, thus not allowing the formation of carbonic acid. Hence, limestone does not weather as quickly.
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This is because in the wet climates the limestone will break apart due to the rain. And in dry climates it does nothing to the limestone. Therefore, this is why limestone can form cliffs in dry climates than wet climates.
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