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Is there a rhyme to remember stalactites and stalagmites?
Yes! "Stalactites hold tight to the ceiling, while stalagmites might reach the ceiling." This rhyme can help you remember which formations grow up from the ground and which ones hang down from the ceiling of a cave.
What one hangs from the ceiling a stalagmite or a stalactite?
stalagmites are on the ground, stalactites are on the ceiling.( there was a rhyme for it but I forgot) :) +++ Try "c for ceiling, g for ground". I think the rhyme you mean is something like, "Stalagmites might reach the roof, stalactites hang on tight"!
What direction would the stalactites and stalagmites be in?
The stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the stalagmites are on the ground.
Which formation in a cave rise from the floor stalagmites or stalactites?
stalagmites are on the cave floor, stalactites are on the cave roof. stalagmites are mighty like Hercules, they hold the ceiling up. +++ An easy mnemonic: "c for ceiling, g for ground". Another is "Stalagmites might reach the roof [and sometimes do, forming a 'column'] and stalactites hang on tight."
Stalactites and stalagmites are examples of?
Stalactites and stalagmites are examples of cave formations that are typically found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling and are formed by minerals dripping down, while stalagmites rise up from the floor and are formed by minerals accumulating from the ground up.
Is there a rhyme to remember stalactites and stalagmites?
Yes! "Stalactites hold tight to the ceiling, while stalagmites might reach the ceiling." This rhyme can help you remember which formations grow up from the ground and which ones hang down from the ceiling of a cave.
Where are stalagmites and stalactites?
Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.
Where stalactites and stalagmites are found?
Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.
What one hangs from the ceiling a stalagmite or a stalactite?
stalagmites are on the ground, stalactites are on the ceiling.( there was a rhyme for it but I forgot) :) +++ Try "c for ceiling, g for ground". I think the rhyme you mean is something like, "Stalagmites might reach the roof, stalactites hang on tight"!
What direction would the stalactites and stalagmites be in?
The stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the stalagmites are on the ground.
What term refers to exotic limestone structures?
Oh, dude, you're talking about stalactites and stalagmites! Stalactites hang tight to the ceiling, while stalagmites might grow up from the ground. So, next time you're in a cave, just remember: "Stalactites hold on tight, stalagmites might reach the ceiling someday." You're welcome for that unforgettable lesson.
Are stalactites found on the bottom of caves?
no, stalactites grow from the ceiling, like an iceicle. stalagmites grow from the ground and stand up. A way to remember it is stalactite has a "c" for ceiling and stalagmite has a "g" for ground no, stalactites grow from the ceiling, like an iceicle. stalagmites grow from the ground and stand up. A way to remember it is stalactite has a "c" for ceiling and stalagmite has a "g" for ground
How did Florida's stalactites form?
Same way as any stalactites in any karst caves form: precipitation of calcium carbonate from solution in ground-water.
Do stalagmites form on the ceiling of a cavarn?
No, they form on the ground. Stalactites form on the ceiling.
Which formation in a cave rise from the floor stalagmites or stalactites?
stalagmites are on the cave floor, stalactites are on the cave roof. stalagmites are mighty like Hercules, they hold the ceiling up. +++ An easy mnemonic: "c for ceiling, g for ground". Another is "Stalagmites might reach the roof [and sometimes do, forming a 'column'] and stalactites hang on tight."
Stalactites and stalagmites are examples of?
Stalactites and stalagmites are examples of cave formations that are typically found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling and are formed by minerals dripping down, while stalagmites rise up from the floor and are formed by minerals accumulating from the ground up.
When crystals grow down from the ceiling of the cave what do we call them?
Stalactites grow down from the ceiling. Stalagmites grow up from the ground. A good way to remember is the ''c'' for ceilingin stalactite and the ''g'' for ground in stalagmite.
