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Limestone

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the chemical formula of calcium carbonate
a)
Ca2CO3
b)
Ca(CO)3
c)
CaCO3
d)
CaCO
2.

Limestone is NOT usually formed under water.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Limestone is an impermeable rock.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Limestone can be slowly dissolved by rainwater or groundwater.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

a)

stalagmite

b)

sink hole

c)

stalactite

d)

pillar

6.

This feature is formed when the roof of an underground cavern collapses.

a)

stalagmite

b)

sink hole

c)

stalactite

d)

pillar

7.

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

a)

stalagmite

b)

sink hole

c)

stalactite

d)

pillar

8.

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

a)

cave

b)

stalactomite

c)

cockpit

d)

pillar

9.

Sometimes a large underground hollow or passage called a _________ is formed as water wears away limestone.

a)

underground river

b)

cave

c)

cockpit

d)

karst landscape

10.

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

a)

cockpits

b)

sinkholes

c)

cave systems

d)

karst

11.

Another name for sink hole

a)

Doline

b)

Karst

c)

Pillar

d)

Stalactite

12.

Formed by meeting Stalactite and Stalagmite

a)

Clints

b)

Grykes

c)

Pillars