Definitions
- a STALAGMITE is a deposit of calcium carbonate formed by the dripping of water onto the cave's floor, into the shape of a large inverted icicle, rising from the ground.
- a STALACTITE is a deposit of calcium carbonate formed by the trickling of water from the roof of a cave.
Explanation
This is a memory device to help you distinguish between the words STALAGMITE and STALACTITE. The trick is remembering which direction each one grows: a stalaGmite grows up from the Ground, while a stalaCtite hangs down from the Ceiling.
Variations
- stalaGmite - from the Ground
- stalaCtite - from the Ceiling
- Gee (G), the mites fly up, and see (C) the tights fall down!
- Think of ants in your pants: The mites go up and the tights come down.