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Q. They hang like tapering pieces of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water of different diameters, generally have a wide bottom, and taper toward the free end, which appears in various shapes.
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Q. They hang like tapering pieces of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water of different diameters, generally have a wide bottom, and taper toward the free end, which appears in various shapes.
The above statement refers to:
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The correct option is A Stalactites
Explanation:
A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, mines, man-made structures such as bridges.
- Stalactites may be composed of sand, lava, mud, peat, pitch, minerals, amberat, and sinter.
- Any material that is soluble, is capable of being melted, and is in suspension or can be deposited as a colloid, may form a stalactite.
- Since limestone caves are in abundance, the most common form of stalactites are speleothems.
Explanation:
A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, mines, man-made structures such as bridges.
- Stalactites may be composed of sand, lava, mud, peat, pitch, minerals, amberat, and sinter.
- Any material that is soluble, is capable of being melted, and is in suspension or can be deposited as a colloid, may form a stalactite.
- Since limestone caves are in abundance, the most common form of stalactites are speleothems.
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