Which one of the following concerning stalactites and stalagmites is NOT true?
A)Stalactites are deposited from water dripping from the ceiling of an aerated cavern.
B)Stalagmites form on the floors of caves below the water table.
C)Both are forms of dripstone; stalactites hang from the ceiling, stalagmites grow upward from the cavern floor.
D)Both are composed of calcium carbonate.

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Stalagmites form from the buildup of calcium carbonate on the cave floor, but they do not necessarily form below the water table. They can form above the water table if there is sufficient moisture in the cave environment.

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