The Jurassic Coast (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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How long does the Jurassic Coast extend along the southern coast of England?
How long does the Jurassic Coast extend along the southern coast of England?
155 kilometres
How many years of Earth's history are represented in the rocks of the Jurassic Coast?
How many years of Earth's history are represented in the rocks of the Jurassic Coast?
185 million years
What type of rock formed during the Triassic period due to desert conditions?
What type of rock formed during the Triassic period due to desert conditions?
Red sandstone
What is chalk made from?
What is chalk made from?
Skeletal remains of tiny marine organisms
Which rock types formed during the Jurassic period?
Which rock types formed during the Jurassic period?
Clay and limestone
What are the three rock types at Lulworth Cove in order from outer cliffs to back of bay?
What are the three rock types at Lulworth Cove in order from outer cliffs to back of bay?
Limestone, clay, chalk
What process created the horseshoe shape of Lulworth Cove?
What process created the horseshoe shape of Lulworth Cove?
Differential erosion
What type of landform are Old Harry Rocks?
What type of landform are Old Harry Rocks?
Chalk stacks formed by erosion
Which Jurassic Coast landform was created primarily by deposition?
Which Jurassic Coast landform was created primarily by deposition?
Chesil Beach
When did the last ice age end, leading to rising sea levels along the Jurassic Coast?
When did the last ice age end, leading to rising sea levels along the Jurassic Coast?
Approximately 10,000 years ago