Distrubution Of Rock Types Flashcards

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Describe the distribution of Chalk and Clay

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Chalk and Clay form bands around the South East of England due to bedding planes it takes up larger areas unlike Granite

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Describe the location of Carboniferous Limestone

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Carboniferous Limestone forms bands across the north of England to form the Pennine Hills

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Describe the distribution of Granite in the UK

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Very Patchy! Found in the south west of England and the North of England reaching up to Scotland

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