Given the right kind of bedrock, cave formation occurs most readily ________.

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Cave formation is most readily facilitated in tropical areas with high rainfall and abundant vegetation. This is because the high rainfall increases the rate of chemical weathering, particularly the dissolution of limestone (a process known as karstification), which is a common bedrock for caves. The abundant vegetation contributes organic acids that further aid in the dissolution process.

Given the Right Kind of Bedrock, Cave Formation Occurs Most