Question

Stalactite and stalagmites are two cone-shaped mineral formations that form in caves. Stalactites hang down from the felling and stalagmites rise up from the cave floor.what causes minerals to form this way?

Molten rock coils and hardens as it reaches earths surface

Groundwater heated by molten rock reacts with minerals in the rock to form new minerals

Existing minerals change into new minerals she. Nearby molten rock causes and increase in temperature

Groundwater carrying dissolved materials combines with surface water and causes minerals to precipitate out of solution

Answer 1

Answer: D: Groundwater carrying dissolved materials combines with surface water and causes minerals to precipitate out of solution.

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