Geography

How do caverns form in limestone areas?

Key Stage 3, Geography, Geology

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How do caverns form in limestone areas?

In this lesson we will learn about how caverns form in limestone areas such as in the Peak District.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which one is FALSE for the rock type limestone?

Forms in shallow seas. It is not found in the Peak District. It is a sedimentary rock. It is affected by chemical weathering (dissolves in acidic water).

1/5

Q2.Rainwater is capable of dissolving limestone because...

It is warm. It is slightly acidic. It is cold. It is slightly alkaline.

2/5

Q3.The vertical cracks found in limestone are called...

Bedding planes. Joints. Fractures.

3/5

Q4.On a limestone pavement, a clint is...

A vertical gap in between blocks of limestone. A steep drop on the edge of the pavement. A block of limestone in the limestone pavement.

4/5

Q5.On a limestone pavement, a gryke is...

A vertical gap in between blocks of limestone. A steep drop on the edge of the pavement. A block of limestone in the limestone pavement.

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which one is FALSE for the rock type limestone?

Forms in shallow seas. It is not found in the Peak District. It is a sedimentary rock. It is affected by chemical weathering (dissolves in acidic water).

1/5

Q2.Rainwater is capable of dissolving limestone because...

It is warm. It is slightly acidic. It is cold. It is slightly alkaline.

2/5

Q3.The vertical cracks found in limestone are called...

Bedding planes. Joints. Fractures.

3/5

Q4.On a limestone pavement, a clint is...

A vertical gap in between blocks of limestone. A steep drop on the edge of the pavement. A block of limestone in the limestone pavement.

4/5

Q5.On a limestone pavement, a gryke is...

A vertical gap in between blocks of limestone. A steep drop on the edge of the pavement. A block of limestone in the limestone pavement.

5/5

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How do caverns form in limestone areas?

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Q1.Limestone is...

An igneous rock formed in deep seas. Not found anywhere in the UK. Affected by chemical weathering (dissolves in acidic water).

1/5

Q2.Rainwater is capable of dissolving limestone because...

It is warm. It is slightly acidic. It is cold. It is slightly alkaline.

2/5

Q3.For a cavern to form, rainwater must first...

Seep down the joints and bedding planes. Condense on the surface of the limestone. Move quickly over the limestone area.

3/5

Q4.In a cavern, a stalagmite is found...

Hanging from the ceiling. Growing out from the sidewalls. Growing taller from the floor.

4/5

Q5.When a stalactite and stalagmite join together they form a...

Stalagmite. Pillar. Pole. Pipe.

5/5

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Quiz:

How do caverns form in limestone areas?

Please complete this quiz to test your learning on how caverns form in limestone areas.

Q1.Limestone is...

An igneous rock formed in deep seas. Not found anywhere in the UK. Affected by chemical weathering (dissolves in acidic water).

1/5

Q2.Rainwater is capable of dissolving limestone because...

It is warm. It is slightly acidic. It is cold. It is slightly alkaline.

2/5

Q3.For a cavern to form, rainwater must first...

Seep down the joints and bedding planes. Condense on the surface of the limestone. Move quickly over the limestone area.

3/5

Q4.In a cavern, a stalagmite is found...

Hanging from the ceiling. Growing out from the sidewalls. Growing taller from the floor.

4/5

Q5.When a stalactite and stalagmite join together they form a...

Stalagmite. Pillar. Pole. Pipe.

5/5

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