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Types of Caves

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  • Caves usually form when _______________ sinks into the ground.
    rainwater
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  • What does the acid in rain do?
    dissolve certain rocks
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  • What is one type of rock that can be dissolved by rainwater?
    limestone, marble or gypsum
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  • What is a stalagmite?
    a rock formation that forms on the ground
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  • What is a stalactite?
    a rock formation that hangs from the top of a cave
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  • What else can form caves that isn't water? (Name 3)
    lava, earthquakes, glaciers and wind
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  • If lava makes a long tunnel, what is it called?
    a lava tube
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  • A talus cave is a cave made by ________.
    earthquakes
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  • An eolian cave is a cave made by __________.
    wind
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  • Name 4 types of caves.
    solution caves, sea caves, lava caves, glacier caves, eolian caves and talus caves
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  • What kinds of animals can live in caves? (Name 3)
    bats, insects, salamanders, fish, spiders, snakes
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  • What is speleology?
    the study of caves
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