Stalactites and stalagmites form as ________ precipitates out of the water evaporating in underground caves.

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Stalactites and stalagmites are formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from water droplets in underground caves. This process occurs over a long period of time as the water slowly drips, leaving behind small amounts of calcium carbonate that gradually build up to form the characteristic formations. Options A, B, C, and E are not involved in the formation of stalactites and stalagmites.

Stalactites and Stalagmites Form as ________ Precipitates Out of the Water