Which of the following is not true of stalagmites and stalactites?

A. stalagmites are upward growing pillars while stalactites are downward growing
B. stalagmites are short and wide while stalactites are long and narrow
C. stalactites are formed on the floor of limestone caves while stalagmites are formed on roofs of limestone caves
D. stalactites are longer than stalagmites

Correct Answer:

Option C – stalactites are formed on the floor of limestone caves while stalagmites are formed on roofs of limestone caves