Wind and Air Pressure

What You'll Learn

Caves form when slightly acidic water dissolves limestone over thousands of years. Stalactites hang from the ceiling and stalagmites grow from the floor as minerals are deposited.

Key Words

precipitation
water cycle

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Caves form when slightly acidic water dissolves limestone over thousands of years. Stalactites hang from the ceiling and stalagmites grow from the floor as minerals are deposited.

Step 2 — Do

Create a labeled diagram of what you built or observed.

Step 3 — Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 — Record

Record your observations in your science journal.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is sediment?