Where does a stalactite form?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Downward from the cave roof
A stalactite is a depositional speleothem that hangs downward from the roof of a limestone cave. Rainwater absorbs carbon dioxide, becomes weakly acidic, dissolves calcium carbonate, and later deposits calcite as drops reach the cave roof and evaporate. A formation growing upward from the floor is a stalagmite; beaches and delta distributaries are unrelated environments. Thus option B is correct.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
Downward from the cave roof
Why is this the correct answer?
A stalactite is a depositional speleothem that hangs downward from the roof of a limestone cave. Rainwater absorbs carbon dioxide, becomes weakly acidic, dissolves calcium carbonate, and later deposits calcite as drops reach the cave roof and evaporate. A formation growing upward from the floor is a stalagmite; beaches and delta distributaries are unrelated environments. Thus option B is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Introduction to Accounting. Topic: Accounting Information.
