limestone feature formation Flashcards
1
Q
cavern
A
2
Q
swallow hole/ intermittent drainage
A
3
Q
how do stalactites and stalagmites form
A
water slowly drips from the cave roof and deposits calcium carbonate on the cave roof and floor
- stalagmites grow on the floor upwards as drips come of stalactites
- stalactites grow downwards (remembered because tights fall)
- connect to form a pillar
4
Q
swallow hole
A
formed when water flows over permeable limestone and erodes down joints to form a swallow hole
- carbonic acid
- solution
5
Q
A
limestone features
6
Q
bedding plain
A
horizontal stone
7
Q
joints
A
vertical stone (cracks in rock)
8
Q
above ground limestone features
A
limestone pavement, swallow hole, Clint
9
Q
underground limestone features
A
cavern, stalactites, stalagmites and pillars
10
Q
carbonic acid
A
co² dissolves in the water and creates carbonic acid
11
Q
solution
A
acid in the water dissolves minerals in the limestone
12
Q
limestone pavement formation
A
