Terms
What is it called to explore a cave
spelunking
What is SpongeBob's best friends name?
Patrick
Caves formed by coral colonies joining each other in shallow waters
coral caves
This is a flying animal that sleeps upside down in the cave
Bats
These hang on the ceiling of the caves
stalactites
What is an example of light that you can take into a cave
flashlight, head lamp
Is it safe to explore a cave alone?
no
Caves formed by flowing lava and volcanic gases
volcanic caves
This big animal hibernates in a cave during the winter
Bear
These formations start forming on the floor of the cave
Stalagmites
What is a Speleothem
Cave formations
Stalagmites or stalactites
What number do we call in case of an emergency?
911
Caves formed when waves erode sea cliffs
sea caves
These cave animals are albino, and have no eyes
Cave fish (cave salamander)
When a stalagmite and a stalactite meet what do they form
column
What is on type of acid that erodes limestone, forming caves
sulfuric acid
carbonic acid
What is an active volcano?
an erupting volcano
what is the process of washing away rock
erosion
What is mommies phone number?
417-313-2586
Where does SpongeBob work?
Krusty Krab
which type of acid erodes limestone quicker
sulfuric acid
What is a good safety plan before exploring cave?
Let someone know where you will be
travel in groups
bring extra light sources
Caves are made inside what type of rock?
limestone
volcano with long periods of inactivity
What does Gensis 1:1 say?
In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth