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Firlakuza [10]
3 years ago
9

Compare and contrast stalactites and stalagmites.

Biology
1 answer:
blsea [12.9K]3 years ago
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Answer:

Explanation:

Stalactites-a tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water.

Stalagmites-a mound or tapering column rising from the floor of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water and often uniting with a stalactite.

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