Q1. Geology & Landscapes

Question 1

Sedimentary rock examples

Answer 1

Sandstone, limestone, chalk, clay

Question 2

Igneous rock examples

Answer 2

Granite, obsidian, pumice basalt

Question 3

Metamorphic rock examples

Answer 3

Marble, slate, schist

Question 4

Sedimentary meaning

Answer 4

Sediment is broken down by weathering and erosion from the landscape, transported and laid down on the bed of lakes and sea. Layers are compacted (squeezed) and turned into rock.

Question 5

Igneous meaning

Answer 5

Molten rock (magma or lava) cools, solidifies and turns to rock.

Question 6

Difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock.

Answer 6

Intrusive - forms underground, extrusive - forms on the surface

Question 7

Sedimentary rock characteristics (give two)

Answer 7

Contains fossils, formed in layers, less resistant (soft), permeable

Question 8

Igneous rock characteristics (give two)

Answer 8

Resistant (hard), contains crystals, impermeable

Question 9

Metamorphic rock characteristics (give two)

Answer 9

Resistant (hard), impermeable, formed by heat & pressure

Question 10

Where can you find sedimentary rock?

Answer 10

Large areas of Southern and Eastern England. Most of Wales and Ireland.

Question 11

Where can you find igneous rock?

Answer 11

Scotland, Lake District, Dartmoor, Northern Ireland, Snowdonia

Question 12

Where can you find Metamorphic rock?

Answer 12

Scotland, Northern Ireland