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1. We are on an expedition to explore and study this cave, otherwise we'd just be "caving" What is the study and exploration of caves called?
2. The landscape around the cave has flat bare patches, with narrow fissures, dolines, disappearing streams and springs. What is this type of landscape called?
3. The cave we're going to explore is formed in limestone. It was formed by water gradually dissolving and eroding solid rock. Which gas also played a crucial role in this cave's formation?
4. Before we enter the cave we make sure that each person has at least 2 kg of this vital chemical. If we run out, we are likely to get lost underground.
5. As we enter the cave we can see some bats roosting in the entrance chamber. These bats choose to sleep and breed in the cave and leave to catch food. The scientific term for such animals is?
6. The passage narrows down until we have to walk sideways between smooth canyon walls with a stream at the bottom. This tells us how this passage was formed and it's a fine example of a ____ passage?
7. Now we have entered a passage with an almost perfectly circular cross section, so we can deduce that this passage was formed:
8. We have just entered a huge chamber. Our lamps can pick out 'icicles' of stone hanging from the roof and matching pillars on the floor. In places they have joined to form columns like dribbly candles. What's the name of the pillars that are forming on the floor and growing upwards?
9. The stream has entered a pool and the roof has lowered to meet it. We've tried holding our breath and making short dives, but to progress further we'll need diving gear. What do we call this pool?
10. Before we leave we would like to perform a water trace to confirm where this water resurges (comes to the surface). As the most likely resurgence is near habitation, we'll use something that's discreet and won't cause problems for us with the locals. What should we use?
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