Features of a Cave Flashcards
1
Q
What are some features of a Cave?
A
Stalactites
Stalagmites
Columns
Draperies
2
Q
What is a Stalactite?
A
A stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave
3
Q
What is a Stalagmite?
A
A stalagmite is an upward-growing mound of mineral deposits
4
Q
What is a Pillar/Column?
A
A pillar is a connection of a stalactite and a stalagmite
5
Q
What is Limestone Cave?
A
A limestone cave or cavern is a natural cavity that is formed underneath the Earth’s surface.
6
Q
What are Draperies?
A
Draperies are deposits from calcite-rich solutions flowing along an overhung surface.
7
Q
How are Stalactites produced?
A
Stalactites are produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling.
