2007-03-12 15:19:45 · 7 answers · asked by kelsy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
A stalactite is a type of speleothem that hangs from the ceiling or wall of limestone caves. It is sometimes referred to as dripstone.
A stalagmite is a type of speleothem that rises from the floor of a limestone cave due to the dripping of mineralized solutions and the deposition of calcium carbonate.
2007-03-12 15:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stalactite is cone-shaped mass of calcite attached to the roof of a cave. A stalagmite rises from the floor.
2007-03-12 15:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stalactite hangs from the roof
Stalagmite forms from the floor up
2007-03-12 15:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stalactites hand tight to the ceiling. The other one doesn't. Have you looked up the answer about the springs?
2007-03-12 15:34:31 · answer #4 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned it this way: "tights" (stalactite) hang and "mites (think mice) (stalagmite)" run around on the ground. =)
2007-03-12 15:57:38 · answer #5 · answered by Julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dang Kelsy, you're in a world of homework hurt, aren't you?
When I was a kid a park ranger at Mammoth Caves explained them this way:
Stalactite = has to hang on tight so it won't fall off the ceiling
Stalagmite = might reach the ceiling one day
2007-03-12 15:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by Emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one goes up and one goes down but I'm not sure witch one does what
2007-03-12 15:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by threat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋