I WONDER - What Is Limestone Made From?

Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock formed from the remains of marine animals. It is widely used in construction due to its durability and ease of cutting. Additionally, limestone plays a significant role in the formation of caves and caverns underground.

What type of rock is limestone classified as?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

Limestone is primarily formed from the remains of which type of organisms?

• Dinosaurs

• Insects

• Marine animals

• Terrestrial plants

How long ago did the marine animals, which contribute to limestone formation, live?

• A long time ago

• A few decades ago

• Recently

• In the future

Why is limestone often used in construction?

• It is durable and easy to cut

• It is colorful and decorative

• It is rare and expensive

• It is lightweight and fragile

What natural formations can limestone create underground?

• Deserts

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Caves and caverns