Main UK rock types (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What are the three main categories of rock types found in the UK?
What are the three main categories of rock types found in the UK?
Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic
How do sedimentary rocks form over time?
How do sedimentary rocks form over time?
Particles deposited in layers then compressed
Which rock type regularly contains fossils?
Which rock type regularly contains fossils?
Sedimentary rocks
What is chalk primarily composed of?
What is chalk primarily composed of?
Calcium carbonate
What is an important characteristic of sandstone regarding water?
What is an important characteristic of sandstone regarding water?
It is permeable
What do igneous rocks form from?
What do igneous rocks form from?
Molten rock material called magma
Why does granite have large crystals?
Why does granite have large crystals?
It cools slowly deep underground
How does basalt form?
How does basalt form?
Lava cools rapidly at Earth's surface
What causes metamorphic rocks to form?
What causes metamorphic rocks to form?
Intense heat and pressure
What type of rock does slate form from?
What type of rock does slate form from?
Mudstone
What distinguishes schist from slate?
What distinguishes schist from slate?
Schist forms from greater heat & pressure
Why do granite areas often have poor drainage?
Why do granite areas often have poor drainage?
Granite is impermeable