Changing UK landscapes. Flashcards
1
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What are the main UK rock types?
A
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic.
2
Q
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
A
They are formed in layers called beds.
3
Q
What are two examples of sedimentary rocks?
A
Chalk and sandstone.
4
Q
What are two examples of igneous rocks?
A
Granite and Basalt.
5
Q
How are igneous rocks formed?
A
They are formed of crystals.
6
Q
How is the UK split geographically?
A
It is split into two halves.
- The north-west is mainly igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- The south-east is mainly softer sedimentary rocks.
7
Q
What are two examples of human activity?
A
Agriculture and forestry.
8
Q
State one characteristic of a metamorphic rock.
A
- They are formed by great heat and pressure.
9
Q
Describe the pattern of geology in the UK.
A
- The north-west is mainly igneous and metamorphic rock.
- The south-east is mainly sedimentary rock.
