Changing UK landscapes Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 examples of sedimentary rocks.
A
- Chalk
- Sandstone
- Limestone
- Shale
2
Q
Give 3 examples of metamorphic rocks.
A
- Schist
- Slate
- Marble
3
Q
Give two examples of igneous rocks
A
- Granite
- Basalt
4
Q
State how igneous rocks, give a property of them and state where they are found in the UK
A
- Igneous rocks (e.g. granite) are formed when magma from the Earth’s mantle cools and hardens.
- A typical property of igneous rocks is that they are hard.
- Igneous rocks are found mainly in Scotland, the North-East of England, in the Lake District and in Snowdonia (in Wales).
5
Q
State how sedimentary rocks are formed, give a property of them and state where they are found in the UK
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