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Which way do stalagmites grow?
Stalagmites grow up.
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.
Can rocks grow like stalactites and stalagmites?
Stalactites and stalagmites are classified as precipitates, a type of chemical sedimentary rock. Yes, rocks can grow like stalactites and stalagmites.
Do stalagmites hang up or down?
Stalagmites grow from the floor, stalagtites hang from the ceiling. I remember this by thinking stalagmites "might reach the ceiling" and stalactites are "tightly held"
Are stalagmites and stalagtites the same thing?
Nearly. Same material and process - precipitation of dissolved calcium carbonate - but stalagmites grow up form cave floors ("g" for ground) and stalactites grow down from the roof ("c" in the middle of the word, not "g", and stands for ceiling").
Which way do stalagmites grow?
Stalagmites grow up.
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.
Which way do stalagmites?
Stalagmites grow up.
Does stalagmite go up or down?
Stalagmites project upwards from the floor
Can rocks grow like stalactites and stalagmites?
Stalactites and stalagmites are classified as precipitates, a type of chemical sedimentary rock. Yes, rocks can grow like stalactites and stalagmites.
Do stalagmites hang up or down?
Stalagmites grow from the floor, stalagtites hang from the ceiling. I remember this by thinking stalagmites "might reach the ceiling" and stalactites are "tightly held"
How is stalactites and stalagmites different?
Stalactites point down from the ceiling, and stalagmites point upwards from the floor. A way to remember this is that stalactites hold tight onto the roof and stalagmites might reach the rook one day. The rock formation that goes from ceiling to floor is called a column.
Do stalagmites grow better with salt or limestone powder?
salt, i think
What type of speleotherms found in limestone caves grow upward from the floor?
STALAGMITES
What is its called when stalactites and stalagmites grow together?
When they join they become a pillar or a column.
How do you spell stagites?
Stalagmites. This word has the letter "G" in it so we remember that stalagmites grow up from the ground. On the other hand,the word "Stalactites" has the letter "C" in it, so we remember that stalactites grow down from the "ceiling" or roof of the cave.
What is a type of rock where stalactites and stalagmites are found?
They usually grow from limestone. Mostly in caves.
