Stalagmites and stalactites are the depositional characteristic features of _______.

  1. Glacial landforms
  2. Karst landforms
  3. Arid landforms
  4. Coastal landforms

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Option 2 : Karst landforms
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The correct answer is option 2, i.e Karst landforms.

Key Points

  • Many depositional forms develop within the limestone caves.
  • The chief chemical in limestone is calcium carbonate which is easily soluble in carbonated water (carbon dioxide absorbed rainwater).
  • Stalagmites may take the shape of a column, a disc, with either a smooth, rounded bulging end or a miniature crater-like depression.
  • Stalactites hang as icicles of different diameters. Normally they are broad at their bases and taper towards the free ends showing up in a variety of forms.
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