Limestone-Forming Environments
Most of them are found in shallow parts of the ocean between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude. Limestone is forming in the Caribbean Sea, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, around Pacific Ocean islands, and within the Indonesian archipelago.
Where is limestone found and what is it used for?
Limestone is used extensively in road and building construction, and is a material found in aggregate, cement, building stones, chalk, and crushed stone.
Is limestone found in mountains?
Limestone is less resistant to erosion than most igneous rocks, but more resistant than most other sedimentary rocks. It is therefore usually associated with hills and downland, and occurs in regions with other sedimentary rocks, typically clays.
