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xroflmao

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on: Jul 29, 2018
What is a stalactite and how does it form?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

As a large reservoir behind a new dam fills with water, the water table in the vicinity of the reservoir
 
  A) rises.
  B) falls.
  C) stays the same.
  D) becomes unsaturated.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A stalactite is an icicleshaped carbonate rock formed in caves from dripping water rich in calcium carbonate. As the calcium carbonate rich water drips downward, the water evaporates and the calcium carbonate precipitates.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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