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What one hangs from the ceiling a stalagmite or a stalactite?
stalagmites are on the ground, stalactites are on the ceiling.( there was a rhyme for it but I forgot) :) +++ Try "c for ceiling, g for ground". I think the rhyme you mean is something like, "Stalagmites might reach the roof, stalactites hang on tight"!
What direction would the stalactites and stalagmites be in?
The stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the stalagmites are on the ground.
Is there a rhyme to remember stalactites and stalagmites?
Stalactites have to hold on tight. Stalagmites might reach the roof.
Which formation in a cave rise from the floor stalagmites or stalactites?
stalagmites are on the cave floor, stalactites are on the cave roof. stalagmites are mighty like Hercules, they hold the ceiling up. +++ An easy mnemonic: "c for ceiling, g for ground". Another is "Stalagmites might reach the roof [and sometimes do, forming a 'column'] and stalactites hang on tight."
In which direction do stalactites and stalagmites point?
'Tites grow downwards (hang on tightly), 'mites grow upwards (might reach the roof). Or C for ceiling, G for ground.
What one hangs from the ceiling a stalagmite or a stalactite?
stalagmites are on the ground, stalactites are on the ceiling.( there was a rhyme for it but I forgot) :) +++ Try "c for ceiling, g for ground". I think the rhyme you mean is something like, "Stalagmites might reach the roof, stalactites hang on tight"!
What direction would the stalactites and stalagmites be in?
The stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the stalagmites are on the ground.
Where are stalagmites and stalactites?
Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.
Is there a rhyme to remember stalactites and stalagmites?
Stalactites have to hold on tight. Stalagmites might reach the roof.
Where stalactites and stalagmites are found?
Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.
Which formation in a cave rise from the floor stalagmites or stalactites?
stalagmites are on the cave floor, stalactites are on the cave roof. stalagmites are mighty like Hercules, they hold the ceiling up. +++ An easy mnemonic: "c for ceiling, g for ground". Another is "Stalagmites might reach the roof [and sometimes do, forming a 'column'] and stalactites hang on tight."
In which direction do stalactites and stalagmites point?
'Tites grow downwards (hang on tightly), 'mites grow upwards (might reach the roof). Or C for ceiling, G for ground.
Are stalactites found on the bottom of caves?
no, stalactites grow from the ceiling, like an iceicle. stalagmites grow from the ground and stand up. A way to remember it is stalactite has a "c" for ceiling and stalagmite has a "g" for ground no, stalactites grow from the ceiling, like an iceicle. stalagmites grow from the ground and stand up. A way to remember it is stalactite has a "c" for ceiling and stalagmite has a "g" for ground
How did Florida's stalactites form?
Same way as any stalactites in any karst caves form: precipitation of calcium carbonate from solution in ground-water.
Do stalagmites form on the ceiling of a cavarn?
No, they form on the ground. Stalactites form on the ceiling.
Do stalagmites form on the roof?
No, on the floor (G for ground). Stalactites are the ones on the roof!
Do Stalactites grow up from the bottom of a cavern floor due to the deposit of minerals over time?
No, stalagmites grow from the ground up. Stalactites hang from the roofs of caves.
