Changing UK landscapes 5.0 / 5 based on 5 ratings ? GeographyRock landscapes and processesGCSEEdexcel Created by: aejacksonCreated on: 06-10-19 17:26 What are the three main UK rock types? Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. 1 of 14 What are sedimentary rocks? They are formed in layers called beds. They often contain fossils. 2 of 14 What are igneuos rocks? They are hard and formed of crystals, so they are resistant to erosion. They are usually impermeable. 3 of 14 What type of rocks are chalk and sandstone? Sedimentary 4 of 14 What type of rocks are granite and basalt? Igneous 5 of 14 What type of rock are schist and slate? Metamorphic 6 of 14 The north-western UK's geology is... Mainly hard igneous and metamorphic rocks that form upland landscapes. 7 of 14 The south-eastern UK 's geology is... Mainly soft sedimentary that form lowland landscapes. 8 of 14 The UK's relationship with plate tectonics caused... Mountains in the North and giant faults in rocks causing lava in the south. 9 of 14 How do sedimentary rocks form lowland landscapes? The are soft so they are rapidly worn down to form low hills and lowland basins. 10 of 14 What is weathering? When rock fragments break off due to the elements. 11 of 14 How has the UK been affected by agriculture? Water is drained away and space is cleared to allow crops to grow and animal farming. 12 of 14 How has the UK been affected by forestry? Trees are cleared for timber and space. 13 of 14 How has the UK been affected by human settlement? Lowland landscapes in the south are more altered as they are easier to build on. 14 of 14
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