Carbonate rocks exposed at the surface in wet environments will:
A) dissolve and weather readily
B) appear smooth and unaltered
C) not react chemically to water

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Carbonate rocks, such as limestone, readily dissolve in the presence of acidic conditions, which are common in wet environments due to the carbonic acid formed when carbon dioxide from the air dissolves in rainwater. This process leads to the weathering of these rocks.

Carbonate Rocks Exposed at the Surface in Wet Environments Will