Tropical Limestone

What is the chemical formula of calcium carbonate

• Ca₂CO₃
• Ca(CO)₃
• CaCO₃
• CaCO

What type of rock is limestone?

• lime

• non-porous

• sedimentary

• physical

Limestone is NOT usually formed under water.

• True

• False

Limestone is an impermeable rock.

• True

• False

Limestone can be slowly dissolved by rainwater or groundwater.

• True

• False

This feature is formed when calcium carbonate is deposited on the ceiling of a cave.

• stalagmite

• sink hole

• stalactite

• pillar

When a stalactite and a stalagmite meet they form a new feature known as a:

• cave

• stalactomite

• cockpit

• pillar

The name given to the distinctive landscapes which form in limestone areas is:

• cockpits

• sinkholes

• cave systems

• karst

A large area with many small hills and depressions which forms in limestone is known as:

• cockpits

• cave systems

• sink holes

• karst

Cockpit Country is found where

• Jamaica

• Barbados

• Bahamas

• Trinidad