Unit 4

Question 1

What is deposition

Answer 1

When the sediment that a current is transporting is dropped

Question 2

What are the reasons why rivers lose velocity and drop materials

Answer 2

Increased amount of sediment in the channel
Reduced volume of water in the channel
The rivers mouth is reached
Water becomes shallower

Question 3

What are the upland areas in the UK?

Answer 3

Upland areas in the UK are often rugged, with steep relief(difficult for farming) and weathered rock. Sheep farming tourism and paper-making are popular activities

Question 4

What are the lowlands in the UK?

Answer 4

The lowland areas are the best areas in the UK for farming. The soil is fertile and the relief is very gentil. Most of UKs lowlands are found in the South and East of the UK

Question 5

What industries are popping in the lowland areas?

Answer 5

Cattle farming and carrot growing are strong industries in East Anglia

Question 6

What are Metamorphic rocks?

Answer 6

Metamorphic Rocks are formed when heat and pressure cause other rocks to change. He resulting rock is harder and more compact

Question 7

Give examples of metamorphic rock processes.

Answer 7

Shale becomes slate When exposed to heat and pressure
Slate becomes schist When exposed to more heat and pressure

Question 8

What is sedimentary rock?

Answer 8

Sedimentary rocks are formed when layers of sediment are compacted together over time

Question 9

Name THREE types of sedimentary rock in the UK

Answer 9

Carboniferous Limestone
Chalk
Clay

Question 10

What are igneous rocks?

Answer 10

Igneous Rocks are formed from magma from the Earths crust cools and hardens