Trapped in a Cave- Scholastic Action Vocabulary

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What are stalactites?

Back

Icicle-shaped formations that hang from the ceilings of caves.

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What does the word 'murky' mean?

Back

Not clear; dark or cloudy.

Front

What is a current?

Back

The flow of water or air in a particular direction.

Front

How does a current relate to rivers?

Back

It describes the movement of water in a river.

Front

Why do we filter tea?

Back

To remove any tea leaves before drinking.

Front

What are stalagmites?

Back

Rock formations that rise from the floor of a cave.

Front

What is the difference between stalactites and stalagmites?

Back

Stalactites hang from the ceiling, while stalagmites rise from the floor.

Front

What is a cave?

Back

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

Front

What is the process of cave formation called?

Back

Speleogenesis.

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What is an example of a cave ecosystem?

Back

A habitat that includes bats, cave fish, and unique microorganisms.