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What is Indiana known for its limestone because the southern portion was covered by?
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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by limestone?
I think it is 75 % of the earths surface is covered by limestone
What type of rocks covered the Egyptian pyramids?
The outer casing stones of the Egyptian pyramids were usually made of limestone, while the core was constructed using a combination of limestone, granite, and mortar. These materials were quarried locally and transported to the construction site by a combination of techniques involving sledges, ramps, and manpower.
What were pyramids sides covered in?
Polished white limestone.
What percentage of Puerto Rico is covered in in limestone?
Limestone covers about 27.5 percent of the island’s surface.
Why the southern hemisphere called water hemisphere?
Because - there is more of the Earth's surface covered by water, than by land in the Southern hemisphere.
How much of Indiana is forest land?
About one-sixth of the land land in Indiana is covered by forests
Does the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere have more of its area covered by water?
I think but pretty sure but the southern hemisphere because of the massive area of Europe
What is the coating on top of the Great Pyramids?
At one time the pyramids were covered in limestone.
Why did the Egyptians use sandstone to build pyramids?
1. It was available close to the pyramid site 2. Limestone is quite a soft stone so easy to work with copper tools
How much of the southern hemisphere is covered by oceans?
about 80.9% of the southern hemisphere is covered with ocean
Why does the US have large areas of limestone?
During the Cretaceous period much of the interior of the United States was covered in a warm, shallow sea, which is conducive to the formation of limestone.
Where is covered bridge festival in Indiana?
The Covered Bridge Festival is held every year in Parke County
