Rocks

Question 1

Sedimentary rock

Answer 1

• formed when layers of sediments are compacted together to form a solid rock
  -e.g limestone and chalk
• less resistant to erosion as layers can break off easily
• found in lowland areas

Question 2

Metamorphic rock

Answer 2

• formed when other rocks are changed by heat and pressure
  -e.g slate
• very resistant
  -found in upland areas

Question 3

Igneous rock

Answer 3

• formed when molten rock from the mantle cools down and hardens
  -e.g granite
• resistant rock
  -found in upland areas

Question 4

rock structure

Answer 4

the way different rock strata (layers of rock) are arranged