WAEC Geography 2017 Question 23

Question 23

Underground Water and Karst

"It is a pinnacle of calcium that grows from the floor of limestone cave". This is a description of

  1. A.clint.
  2. B.stalagmite.
  3. C.stalactite.
  4. D.stump.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (stalagmite.)

Explanation

Stalagmites grow up from the cave floor; stalactites hang from the roof.