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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| travertine | depositional stone formations; form endless dripping water over great spans of time; calcium carbonate left behind produces this limestone; |
| stalactites | hang from ceiling; water reaches air in cave; some dissolved carbon dioxide escapes from the drop and calcite begins to separate out;have a central tube; |
| stalagmites | develop on floor of cavern and reach up; don't have central tube; |
| karst topography | typically have irregular terrain with many depressions called sinkholes; |
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| Terms | 4 |
| Creator | LindaOhlrich |
| Created | October 1, 2009 |
| Groups | None |
| Subject | Earth Science Ch . 6 |
| Access | Anyone |
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