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When a stalactite is formed by water leaving mineral deposits from the ceiling of a cave, this is caused by_____

A:Erosion
B: deposition

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Answer:

it is b

Explanation: As the carbon dioxide is released, calcite is precipitated or redeposited on cave walls, ceilings and floors. As the redeposited minerals build up after countless water drops, a stalactite is formed.

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Stalactites are formed by deposition as minerals are deposited to form them.
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