The Changing landscapes of the UK

Geography
The Changing landscapes of the UK
GCSE
Edexcel

Created by: Om sakthi
Created on: 05-08-19 18:04

Formation of Sedimentary rocks

Many are formed from dead debris that has been transported and deposited ; the deposited rock grains build up in layers called sediments . The weight of the sediments cause the layers at the bottom to become compacted, forming sedimentary rocks.

1 of 6

Characteristics ?

Often contain fossils

2 of 6

Examples ?

Chalk and Sandstone

3 of 6

Formation of Igneous rocks

Made from molten rock (magma) that is found inside the earth. When magma cools it forms igneous rocks .

4 of 6

Characteristics ?

Do NOT contain fossils , May be intrusive ( large crystals ) e.g granite or extrusive ( small crystals ) e.g basalt

5 of 6

Examples ?

Basalt and Granite

6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Characteristics ?

Back

Often contain fossils

Card 3

Front

Examples ?

Back

Card 4

Front

Formation of Igneous rocks

Back

Card 5

Front

Characteristics ?

Back

View more cards

Get Revising

The Changing landscapes of the UK