When a stalactite is formed by water leaving mineral deposits from the ceiling of a cave, this is caused by_____
A:Erosion
B: deposition
Question
Question
When a stalactite is formed by water leaving mineral deposits from the ceiling of a cave, this is caused by_____
A:Erosion
B: deposition
Stalactites are formed by deposition as minerals are deposited to form them.
Answer:
it is b
Explanation: As the carbon dioxide is released, calcite is precipitated or redeposited on cave walls, ceilings and floors. As the redeposited minerals build up after countless water drops, a stalactite is formed.