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What kind of rocks are in underwater caves Metamorphic Igneous or Sedimentary?
Cavalier87
Not sure quite what you are asking about, but anyway it is more accurate to ask what kinds of rock hold the caves, not what rocks are in the caves.
Most caves are in limestone, a sedimentary rock, irrespective of water-level. There are a few caves in igneous rock: lava-tubes in basalt-flows, but on land, not underwater. There are also a good many caves in marble, the metamorphic but still-soluble form of limestone; and again the water-level is secondary to the cave itself. A few caves exist in rock-salt, an evaporite.
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What rock type is a geode?
Geodes are actually the result of the crystallisation of minerals in a void or cavity (also known as a vug) in a rock. They are not a type of rock themselves. They however can form in either igneous or sedimentary rocks.
What are underwater caves?
Yes. Underwater caves do exist. Many formed when sea levels were lower than they are now and were flooded when sea levels rose.
In what type of rocks do caves form?
Caves usually and mostly forms in sedimentary rocks. Example, Limestone.
What do caves most commonly form in?
Caves are most commonly carved out in sedimentary rocks such as limestone and kaoline. Caves are also associated with igneous rocks but mostly due to structural defects during emplacements, or adjustment due to post-orogenic activities. Nevertheles, caves can form in any rock types, and are mostly sculptured b geologic agents such as wind, running water, and waves.
Two most common types of rock in which sea caves form?
Ocean caves are formed from most commonly formed by calcium and magnesium, usually sedimentary rocks. They can also be made of granite.
What kind of rock is located near caves?
It depends on the cave. Since many caves are limestone (water carves it nicely), you usually find limestone. But granite is common in New Hampshire & Vermont.
Answers for the worksheet taken for Granite?
1. metamorphic,igneous,sedimentary 2.igneous 3.pumice 4.geodes 5.marble and quartzite 6.forms sedimentary rocks 7.igneous 8.sediments 9.ripple marks 10.metamorphic rock 11.conglomerate,limestone,breccia,sandstone 12.foliated 13.sedimentary rocks 14.black/green 15.metamorphic and sedimentary 16.clastic 17.intrusive 18.gneiss,slate,quartzite,anthracite 19.sedimentary 20.pumice,basalt,obsidian,rhyolite 21.non-clastic 22.anthracite 23.extrusive(basalt) 24.lithification 25.cementation 26.conglomerate 27.breccia 28.shale 29.caves-stalactites 30.corals YOUR WELCOME!!!! (The worksheet it right in front of me, i got a 100 percent so your all set!!) :D glad i could help
What rock type is a geode?
Geodes are actually the result of the crystallisation of minerals in a void or cavity (also known as a vug) in a rock. They are not a type of rock themselves. They however can form in either igneous or sedimentary rocks.
What is the name for the career that studies underwater caves?
Underwater Spelunking
What are underwater caves?
Yes. Underwater caves do exist. Many formed when sea levels were lower than they are now and were flooded when sea levels rose.
Stalactites in caves are what kind of rock?
Sedimentary rock
In what type of rocks do caves form?
Caves usually and mostly forms in sedimentary rocks. Example, Limestone.
Why do you think that the Pacific NW is know as a mecca or popular destination for geologists from around the world?
Because of the cascades there are a lot of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Oregon caves is a great example of metamorphic rocks. It is made from marble. I would expect mostly sedimentary and some metamorphic rocks near the ocean since it is fairly far from the cascade range. The volcanoes there are some of the most active. They are responsible for much mineralization due to heat, hydrothermal vents and lava flows. I don't know Oregon very well except the extreme southwest. You would probably do better in the geology section.
What kind of weathering formed Carter Caves?
igneous rock
what plant life lives in underwater caves b?
No life.
Are there sperm whales in the underwater caves in jaws unleashed?
No, sorry there isn't.
How do you get rid of the smoke smog in the caves and underwater in Pokemon sapphire?
You can't.
