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The vast majority of the world's caves are in limestone.
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Why most caves form by limestone?
because if they were made of soap they'd dissolve
Does lime stone erode easily?
Yes. That is why caves and other types of caverns are most often made of (or found in) limestone.
What kind of rocks are in most Caves?
The majority of aves are made up of limestone Stalagmite rocks
What rocks are caves made of?
Caves caused by volcanic activity are made of basalt Caves caused by dissolution due to groundwater are formed in limestone or sometimes marble. Caves also form in glacial ice due to melting. (Glacial ice can technically be considered rock.)
How do tectonic plates affect caves?
it made them
Why most caves form by limestone?
because if they were made of soap they'd dissolve
Where rubies made in caves?
"Where" or "were"? Either way... they aren't or weren't made in caves.
Two most common types of rock in which sea caves form?
Ocean caves are formed from most commonly formed by calcium and magnesium, usually sedimentary rocks. They can also be made of granite.
Where are most caves found?
Most caves are found in areas with limestone bedrock, as it is easily dissolved by water, creating caves through a process called karst topography. These areas include regions like Kentucky in the United States, parts of China, and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
Are the Lagos caves man-made?
No, they are natural sea-caves and arches.
What are some similarities between houses and caves?
caves are made of rock
Where Are caves more likely to develop?
caves will most likely develop whare caves develop.
What country has the most caves?
Vietnam is often cited as having the most caves in the world, with over 2,000 discovered so far. The Son Doong Cave in Vietnam is known as the largest cave in the world by volume.
What are caves made of?
Caves are typically formed in rock formations such as limestone, marble, or volcanic rock. The creation of caves is primarily influenced by water erosion, chemical weathering, and geological processes over millions of years. Inside caves, various mineral deposits and formations such as stalactites and stalagmites can be found.
Where did the hunter gatherers live?
Hunter-gatherer societies lived in various regions around the world, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and coastal areas. They adapted to their environments by foraging for food, hunting animals, and gathering plants for sustenance. These societies were nomadic, moving to different locations in search of resources.
Does Oregon have the most caves and waterfalls?
No, Tennessee has the most caves but Oregon does have 226 waterfalls which is the most of any state.
What do you call caves made by water?
Karst caves, and it is the majority of caves; formed by acidic ground-water dissolving the limestone.
