Caves and Caverns

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What are caves created by?

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Caves are created by weathering.

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What is a cavern?

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A cavern is a cave that has speleothem.

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What are stalagmites and stalactites made of?

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Stalagmites and stalactites are made of minerals.

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What is the study of caves called?

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The study or exploration of caves is called speleology.

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What is a cave?

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A cave is an underground chamber.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals.

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What is a speleothem?

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A speleothem is a mineral formation found in caves, like stalactites and stalagmites.

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How do stalactites form?

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Stalactites form from mineral-rich water dripping from the ceiling of a cave.

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How do stalagmites form?

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Stalagmites form from mineral deposits that accumulate on the floor of a cave.

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What is the difference between a cave and a cavern?

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A cavern is a type of cave that contains speleothems.