Geology and Landscape (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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How many main categories of rock are found in the UK?
How many main categories of rock are found in the UK?
Three
How does igneous rock form?
How does igneous rock form?
From molten material cooling & solidifying
What does sedimentary rock consist of?
What does sedimentary rock consist of?
Small fragments in layers over time
What causes metamorphic rock to form?
What causes metamorphic rock to form?
Intense heat or extreme pressure
Where are most igneous and metamorphic rocks located in the UK?
Where are most igneous and metamorphic rocks located in the UK?
Scotland and Wales
What happens to the age of UK rocks as you travel south and east?
What happens to the age of UK rocks as you travel south and east?
They become younger
What are the properties of granite?
What are the properties of granite?
Hard, impermeable, erodes slowly
What is chalk composed of?
What is chalk composed of?
Small shell particles with calcium carbonate
How does granite's impermeability affect soils?
How does granite's impermeability affect soils?
Water collects, creating boggy soils
Where are the Cuillin Hills located?
Where are the Cuillin Hills located?
Isle of Skye, Scotland