Which one of the following concerning stalactites and stalagmites is false?
A) Stalagmites form on the floors of caves below the water table.
B) Both are composed of calcium carbonate.
C) Both are forms of dripstone; stalactites hang from the ceiling, stalagmites grow upward from the cavern floor.
D) Stalactites are deposited from water dripping from the ceiling of an aerated cavern.

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Stalagmites form on the floors of caves but not necessarily below the water table. They grow from the ground up as a result of water dripping from the ceiling and depositing minerals, primarily above the water table in the air-filled portion of a cave.

Which One of the Following Concerning Stalactites and Stalagmites Is