Which One of the Following Concerning Stalactites and Stalagmites Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following concerning stalactites and stalagmites is false?

• A)Stalactites are deposited from water dripping from the ceiling of an aerated cavern.
• B)Both are composed of calcium carbonate.
• C)Both are forms of dripstone; stalactites hang from the ceiling, stalagmites grow upward from the cavern floor.
• D)Stalagmites form on the floors of caves below the water table.

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