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From a purely aesthetic view, caves offer a range of physical and mental challenges and often very impressive or beautiful scenery found nowhere else.
Scientifically they are fascinating, with studies ranging across geology, hydrology, Biology, palaeontology and Archaeology. Some of these examine evidence preserved by being underground, leading to assessments of palaeoclimates and climate changes.
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Why are the sterkfontein caves important?
For their palaeo-anthropology.
How do caves show important clues about the past?
Geologically, their sediments and speleothems preserve palaeoclimate evidence. Palaeontologically, many caves preserve animal remains. Archaeologically, some caves preserve human remains, artefacts or art.
What do you call a person who likes to explore caves?
A person who likes to explore caves is called a "caver" - if he or she is studying caves' scientific aspects, a "speleologist". Caving is the amateur activity or sport of exploring caves. It was once known as 'spelunking' in the United States and Canada and 'potholing' (from the old Northern English term "pothole" for a cave whose entrance is a shaft open to the surface) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A person doing this activity is now generally a Caver: Spelunker and Potholer have fallen out of use though "Pothole" survives in a few Northern English caving-club names.. Speleology is the term for the study of caves, whether by amateur or professional scientists.
Did Indians live in caves?
They may have done IF there were suitable caves in the areas they inhabited.
What are the different types of caves?
granite caves sea caves sandstone caves . stay in school
What do you call the hobby of exploring caves?
Spelunking
What is the scientific name for people who study caves?
They are called "speleologists". The activity of exploring caves is called "Spelunking".
What unknown places might people be interested in exploring today?
caves, tunnels or maybe even unknown cities for gold
How did Pere David discover the panda?
Pete David was exploring the forest looking for caves when he found the skin. He thought it was a racoon.
How do you get more max health in terraria?
Just keep exploring caves until you find a bunch of crystal hearts. You can break them with a hammer.
Why are the sterkfontein caves important?
For their palaeo-anthropology.
Can you give an example of a sentence using the word 'exploration'?
The exploration of caves can be an exciting yet dangerous pastime. It is a noun and refers to the act of exploring.
What has the author Roger W Caves written?
Roger W. Caves has written: 'Planning in the USA' -- subject(s): City planning, Environmental aspects of City planning, Urban Land use, Urban policy 'Exploring Urban America'
How are caves and water were important to mesoamerican civilizations?
Presumably they could use any suitable caves (if available) as shelters and store-rooms, but water is important to ALL civilisations!
What is the definition of the term 'spelunk'?
'Spelunk' is the hobby or practice of exploring caves. It can be used as a verb - 'spelunking'. One would use it in a sentence like 'He loves go spelunking'.
What is the 3-D movie that involves a father son team exploring underground caves?
"Sanctum" (2011). Stars Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield.
How do you get under water in the caves in the 3 lakes IN POKEMON Platinum?
The caves above the lake are the caves that are "below" the lake they're the same thing don't worry bout it it's not really important.
