1.1- Changing UK Landscapes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main rock types in the UK?
A
igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary
2
Q
What are 2 example of sedimentary rock?
A
chalk and sandstone and limestone
3
Q
What are 2 types of igneous rocks?
A
granite and basalt
4
Q
What are 2 types of metamorphic rocks?
A
schist and slate
5
Q
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
A
in layers
6
Q
What are igneous rocks formed of?
A
hard crystals
7
Q
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
A
great heat and pressure
8
Q
Is the UK split into 3 geological halves?
A
NO it’s split into 2
9
Q
What is the north west half of the UK made of?
A
harder igneous and metamorphic rocks forming upland landscapes
10
Q
what types of landscapes are in the south east of the uk?
A
lowland landscapes
11
Q
What what type of human activities change UK landscapes?
A
agriculture and forestry
