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Caves and Cave Formation

Caves and Cave Formation. Caves are created by Ground Water. Water, when mixed with Carbon containing material, makes Carbonic Acid. Acids dissolve limestone and marble, just like acidic vinegar dissolves a sea shell. Watch this Video. STALAGMITES AND STALACTITES… WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?.

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Caves and Cave Formation

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  1. Caves and Cave Formation

  2. Caves are created by Ground Water Water, when mixed with Carbon containing material, makes Carbonic Acid.Acids dissolve limestone and marble, just like acidic vinegar dissolves a sea shell.

  3. Watch this Video

  4. STALAGMITES AND STALACTITES… WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

  5. STALAGMITE - a deposit of calcium carbonate formed by the dripping of water into the shape of a large inverted icicle rising from the floor of a cave. • STALACTITE - a deposit of calcium carbonate formed by the trickling of water from the roof of a cave.

  6. Wow! Stalagmites and stalactites are cool, but how do I remember which is which?

  7. Here are a couple of ways to help you remember…A stalagmite pushes up with all its might, and a stalactite holds on tight to the roof. ORSTALAGMITE  --  From the GroundSTALACTITE --  From the Ceiling

  8. Which are stalagmites and which are stalactites? A B

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