Caves

Question 0

Names 4 different types of caves

Answer 0

1. Solution cave- forms when acidic ground water enters cracks in the limestone
2. Lava tube cave- when molten lava flows down the side of the volcanoes, the outer cover of lava hardens leaving a cave behind
3. Sea cave- crashing waves on the shore erode rock the rock forming the cave/tunnel
4. Glacier cave- when water flows under ice forming a cave

Question 1

What is a cave

Answer 1

Underground hollow that you can enter from the ground or sea

Question 2

4 reasons caves are an extreme environment

Answer 2

No food
No clean water
No light
Steep drop offs
Slippery
Cold
You can get lost
Poisonous gases

Question 3

What is a stalactite

Answer 3

Pointy shaped forms on a cave ceiling made from water, dissolved minerals in limestone

Question 4

8 pieces of equipment

Answer 4

Helmet with light
Map of cave
2 waterproof flashlights
Candle
Water proof matches
First aid kit
Spare batteries 
Ropes and harnesses