Geology Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is geology
A
Arrangements of rocks in layers or folds and the joints and bedding planes within them
2
Q
Clastic rocks or crystalline resistant or less resistant and examples
A
Have more erosional residents
Clastic- sandstone
Crystalline- metamorphic rock
3
Q
Degree of cracks fractures and fissures cause
A
Note they have the more weather and erosion can exploit these weaknesses
Weakest rock is sedimentary as it’s un consolidated like boulder clay
