« previous next »

Author Question: What is a stalactite and how does it form? What will be an ideal ... (Read 14 times)

xroflmao

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 515
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.


nekcihc358

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Erythroblastosis fetalis. (a) The condition occurs with an RH+ father and RH– mother. (b) First preg Erythroblastosis fetalis. (a) The condition occurs with an RH+ father and RH– mother. (b) First preg
Embryonic cells form the placenta Embryonic cells form the placenta
DNA consists of two complementary strands wound around each other to form DNA consists of two complementary strands wound around each other to form
MDCK cells can form cysts in culture MDCK cells can form cysts in culture
Sample purchase order form. Sample purchase order form.
Physical Fitness Profile Form. Physical Fitness Profile Form.
Video: Functional zones in a mitochondrion

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library