What role does carbonic acid play in the formation of caves?
Crystals in Caves

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It dissolves the limestone rock.
It forms stalagmites and stalactites.
It evaporates the water in caves.
It strengthens the limestone rock.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the solution in a cave becomes saturated with calcium?
Ions start to collide and stick together.
The solution evaporates completely.
The cave fills with water.
The cave stops growing.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is nucleation in the context of crystal formation?
The process of water evaporating from a solution.
The arrangement of ions into a repetitive pattern.
The dissolution of limestone by carbonic acid.
The saturation of a solution with calcium.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under what conditions do calcite crystals continue to grow in caves?
Unstable temperatures and humidities.
High temperatures and low humidity.
Stable temperatures and humidities.
Low temperatures and high humidity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are stalagmites and stalactites?
Types of limestone rock.
Crystal formations found in caves.
Processes of cave formation.
Methods of measuring cave age.
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