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What are two uses of limestone caves?

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1. they are used for tourist attraction sites 2.they are used as bat and other animals homes.

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You could also have suggested their attraction to cavers, both for "sport" caving - the pursuit itself - and for amateur and professional scientific study.

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How and where do you get limestone from?

Limestone Caves e.g The Marble Arch Caves in Northern Ireland(Fermanagh)


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Is there limestone in Missouri?

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Are all caves made of limestone?

No, not all caves are made of limestone. Caves can be formed in various types of rocks, including granite, sandstone, and volcanic lava flows. Limestone caves are common because limestone is soluble and can be eroded by water to create cave systems, but caves can also form in other types of rocks through different geological processes.


Why are there so many caves in limestone rock?

Limestone is a type of rock that is easily eroded by water, which can create caves over time. Water dissolves the limestone rock to form caves through a process known as chemical weathering. Additionally, limestone can also be carved out by underground rivers or other natural forces, resulting in the formation of caves.


What are most caves made out of?

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What are the caves made of in swanage?

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What are limestone caves made out of?

Air! They are voids IN limestone formed by dissolution by water.