Which of the Following Statements About Stalactites Is NOT True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stalactites is NOT true?

• A) In mature stages, they resemble large icicles and grow when water drips along the outside.
• B) They are composed of the rock travertine and are hollow inside.
• C) In their early stages, they are tube- like and grow when water drips through the inside and deposits calcium carbonate at the end.
• D) They form as groundwater seeps into the roof of a cave and evaporates or releases carbon dioxide.

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