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This type of deposit is called a stalactite. Stalactites are made up of calcium deposits from the runoff water coming into the cave.
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∙ 11y agoA stalactite. Strcitly speaking it's of calcite rather than limestone but the mineral is the primary constituent of limestone.
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∙ 11y agoStalactite.
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How are roof cave and floor cave deposits similar?
They are formed by the deposit of minerals. They are left behind by evaporation.
When the roof of a cave wears away and the ground sinks in it forms a what?
A sinkhole
What do you call a hole caused by collapsed cave roof?
I would call it a cave in.
What is a stony spike hanging from the roof of a cave?
A stalactite.
What A cone shaped deposit that rises from the floor of a cave is know as a?
Cone shaped deposits that rise from the floor of a cave are called Stalagmites. This is easy to remember as it contains a letter 'G' as does ground. While a Stalactite, which hangs down from a cave ceiling, contains a letter 'C.'
What is the type of deposit from the roof of a cave?
stalagtite
What is a deposit that hangs from a cave roof?
stalagtite
A deposit that hangs from the roof of the cave is what?
stalactite
What deposit is a roof of cave?
Not really sure what you mean, but if you are referring to calcite formations on the cave roof, they are called "stalactites".
A deposit that hanges down from the roof of a cave?
This is called a "Stalactite"
What forms at the roof of a cave?
Stalactites
How are roof cave and floor cave deposits similar?
They are formed by the deposit of minerals. They are left behind by evaporation.
What type of deposit forms at the roof of the cave?
Stalactites form at the roof of the cave. These are mineral deposits that hang from the ceiling and are typically made of calcium carbonate. They form as water containing dissolved minerals drips from the roof and the minerals gradually accumulate over time, creating the elongated formations known as stalactites.
What deposit is formed at a roof of a cave?
Stalactites are found hanging from the roof of a cave, as opposed to stalagmites, which grow up from the floor. Remembering the difference is easy - stalactites are "tite" to the ceiling!
When the roof of a cave wears away and the ground sinks in it forms a what?
A sinkhole
A circular depression formed when the roof of a cave collapses?
A sinkhole forms.
What is it called when a cone shaped deposit that rises from the floor of a cave?
That's called a stalagmite. A similar object descending from the roof of a cave = is a stalactite.
