Caves- Bill Nye

Front

What natural feature can have caves in them?

Back

Glaciers

Front

In a cave, how do temperature and humidity behave?

Back

They are always the same.

Front

How do caves form?

Back

Caves form when rocks dissolve or when water flows underground.

Front

What is another way caves can be formed?

Back

By lava flows.

Front

What are stalactites and stalagmites formed from?

Back

Dissolved minerals.

Front

What is a cave?

Back

A cave is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter.

Front

What is the process of cave formation called?

Back

Karst formation.

Front

What is the difference between stalactites and stalagmites?

Back

Stalactites hang from the ceiling of a cave, while stalagmites grow from the ground.

Front

What role does water play in cave formation?

Back

Water can dissolve minerals in rocks, leading to the formation of caves.

Front

What type of rock is commonly associated with cave formation?

Back

Limestone.