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Does a stalagmite or stalactite hang from the ceiling in a cave?
It's a stalactite that hangs from the ceiling.
A stalagmite or a stalactite Which hangs?
A stalactite hangs from the ceiling of a cave, formed by mineral deposits dripping down over time. On the other hand, a stalagmite grows from the floor of a cave, formed by mineral deposits building 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 is the difference between a stalacite and a stalagmite?
A stalactite hangs from the ceiling of a cave, formed by mineral deposits dripping down; a stalagmite rises from the floor, formed by mineral deposits building up from the ground. Together, they can eventually meet to form a column.
When a stalactite and stalagmite meet?
cave
Does a stalagmite or stalactite hang from the ceiling in a cave?
It's a stalactite that hangs from the ceiling.
Structure that goes all the way from the cave's ceiling to the floor?
A stalactite is a structure that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is formed by minerals dripping down, while a stalagmite is a structure that rises from the floor of a cave and is formed by minerals deposited from drips falling from the stalactite. When a stalactite and a stalagmite eventually meet and grow together, they form a column.
A stalagmite or a stalactite Which hangs?
A stalactite hangs from the ceiling of a cave, formed by mineral deposits dripping down over time. On the other hand, a stalagmite grows from the floor of a cave, formed by mineral deposits building 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 is a cone-shaped deposit that rises from floor of a cave?
It is called a stalaGMite. StalaCTites hang from the top. Memory key: the C in stalactite means Ceiling - and G in stalagmite means ground.
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 icicle-shaped rock formation on a cave ceiling?
stalactite.... the one that formed below it is called stalagmite...
What is the difference between a stalacite and a stalagmite?
A stalactite hangs from the ceiling of a cave, formed by mineral deposits dripping down; a stalagmite rises from the floor, formed by mineral deposits building up from the ground. Together, they can eventually meet to form a column.
When stalactite meets a stalagmite?
cave
When a stalactite and stalagmite meet?
cave
Which cave formation points up from the bottom of the cave?
Stalagmite. The opposite, growing down from the roof, is a stalactite. (G for ground, C for ceiling!)
What feature is produced when a stalagmite and stalagtite meet?
When a stalagmite and a stalactite meet, they form a column or pillar. This occurs when a stalactite hanging from the ceiling and a stalagmite growing up from the floor merge together over time, creating a solid structure in a cave.
