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What type of depositional environment is needed to form limestone?
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Deep ocean deposition is the norm for the bulk of limestone formation, although seepage in caves also creates limestone structures, as well as shallow water coral reefs, and hydrothermal surface structures.
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Oolitic limestone is most likely to form in what type of depositional environment?
shallow, clear, marine waters with vigorous current activity
Why does limestone often form cliffs in dry climates but rarely form cliffs in wet climates?
This is because in the wet climates the limestone will break apart due to the rain. And in dry climates it does nothing to the limestone. Therefore, this is why limestone can form cliffs in dry climates than wet climates.
What rock results from the metamorphism of limestone?
Marble is one form of metamorphosed limestone.
Metamorphic form of limestone?
marble
What is the meta morphic form of limestone?
marble
Oolitic limestone is most likely to form in what type of depositional environment?
shallow, clear, marine waters with vigorous current activity
How does limestone caves are formed?
Limestone caves are formed through a process called karstification, where rainwater picks up carbon dioxide from the air and soil, creating a weak carbonic acid. This acidic water dissolves the limestone rock over time, creating underground cavities and passages. As the water drains away, it leaves behind caves and unique formations such as stalactites and stalagmites.
What is chemical limestone made of?
Chemical limestone can form when calcite is dissolved.
How do underground limestone carverns form?
it rains and sinks into limestone and over to starts to corrode at the vulnerable limestone
Why does limestone often form cliffs in dry climates but rarely form cliffs in wet climates?
This is because in the wet climates the limestone will break apart due to the rain. And in dry climates it does nothing to the limestone. Therefore, this is why limestone can form cliffs in dry climates than wet climates.
What rock results from the metamorphism of limestone?
Marble is one form of metamorphosed limestone.
Does limestone forms form skeletons and shells?
limestone forms from skeletons and shells
What is sedimentary rock formed by shells?
Limestone can be formed partly or mostly by visible shell fragments. .
Pure limestone when metamorphosed is what?
Although limestone can form into other types of metamorphic rock, the most common form is marble.
How do rocks such as limestone and marble form?
Limestone - sedimentary deposition of calcarious marine organisms. Marble - compressed (metamorphosed) limestone.
Metamorphic form of limestone?
marble
How do grikes form?
Grikes form when limestone is dissolved by water.
