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Limestone Formation Process Quiz

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What are some varieties of limestone?

Granite, marble, sandstone, shale

Quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole

Basalt, obsidian, pumice, slate

Travertine, tufa, caliche, chalk (correct)

How is limestone formed through the process of evaporation?

High pressure causes calcium carbonate to form limestone

Water droplets on cave walls evaporate, leaving behind calcium carbonate (correct)

Heat from volcanic activity leads to the formation of limestone

Chemical reactions with seawater create limestone deposits

What is the primary composition of limestone?

50% calcium carbonate (CaCO3) (correct)

50% silica and alumina

50% sand and clay

50% magnesium oxide

How is mechanical transport and deposition involved in the formation of limestone?

<p>Forming clastic deposits from preexisting limestones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes limestone to change color from white or gray?

<p>Various impurities in the rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Varieties of Limestone

There are several varieties of limestone, including fossiliferous, lithographic, and oolitic limestone.

Formation of Limestone

Limestone is formed through the process of evaporation, where calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitates out of solution and accumulates on the sea floor or lake bed.

Composition of Limestone

Limestone is primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), which is derived from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms, such as coral, foraminifera, and mollusks.

Mechanical Transport and Deposition

Mechanical transport and deposition play a crucial role in the formation of limestone, where waves, currents, and tidal action transport calcium carbonate particles and deposit them in a new location.

Color Variation in Limestone

Limestone can change color from white or gray due to the presence of impurities, such as iron oxide, which can cause a reddish or yellowish tint, or manganese, which can cause a pinkish or brownish tint.

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Test your knowledge about the formation process of limestone, which can originate from organisms and foraminifera. Learn about how calcium carbonate deposits accumulate in water, the role of previous life forms in the ocean, and the process of evaporation that contributes to limestone formation.