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Was Mammoth Cave created by constructive or destructive forces?
Mostly destructive. Chemical and mechanical weathering, and the subsequent erosion of the limestone out of which it was carved are considered to be the result destructive forces. Some cave speleothems, such as stalactites and stalagmites, are formations created by the deposition of minerals, a constructive force.
What is the scientific name for stalagmites?
Stalagmites (along with stalactites and flowstones) are known scientifically as SPELEOTHEMS.
Inorganic compounds which are found in the earth are called?
Rocks and minerals
Can minerals be found in volcanoes?
where are minerals located where thier are volcanoes or trenches
Are minerals in sand?
Yes. Sand contains minerals. Most commonly you will find quartz and feldspar minerals.
What type of speleothems is solid and which is hollow?
Q: What type of speleothems is solid and which is hollow?
Are speleothems mechanical or chemical weathering?
it is mechanical weathering
What are the 2 most common speleothems?
Stalactites and stalagmites
What are speleothems?
speleothems are cavern formations, that live and grow in types of caverns. some are, stalatite, stalagmatite, soda straw, flowstone, or drapery. there are many more but htese are the most famous...
Was Mammoth Cave created by constructive or destructive forces?
Mostly destructive. Chemical and mechanical weathering, and the subsequent erosion of the limestone out of which it was carved are considered to be the result destructive forces. Some cave speleothems, such as stalactites and stalagmites, are formations created by the deposition of minerals, a constructive force.
Are there different kinds of stalactites and stalagmites?
yes but there are not called stalagmites and stalactites there are called speleothems
What is the scientific name for stalagmites?
Stalagmites (along with stalactites and flowstones) are known scientifically as SPELEOTHEMS.
What is a speleothems formation in a cave?
it is a cave formation deposited by dripping or flowing water . it is NOT a natural bridge
Are stalactites and stalgmites the 2 most commonly formed speleothems?
Yes, they are - in many shapes and sizes of course.
Can minerals create new minerals?
yes minerals can create other minerals.
What do some minerals contain?
Minerals are made up of well minerals. there is no other way to explain it. Minerals are Minerals.
How are minerals different from rocks?
Rocks contain minerals in them and minerals are just the minerals themselves.
