The physical enviroment 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyGlacial landscapes and processesRock landscapes and processesGCSEEdexcel Created by: Cat91Created on: 20-06-18 16:53 What are three main rock types? Sedimentary, igneous and, metamorphic. 1 of 19 Name two types of sedimentary rock. Chalk and sandstone. 2 of 19 Name two types of igneous rock. Granite and basalt. 3 of 19 Name two types of metamorphic rock. Schist and slate. 4 of 19 Where are most of the metamorphic rocks in the UK? In the North. 5 of 19 What is the main type of rock in the UK? Sedimentary. 6 of 19 What are the layers of sedimentary rocks called? Beds. 7 of 19 Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils? Sedimentary. 8 of 19 What is chalk made of? Calcium carbonate. 9 of 19 Is chalk susceptible to chemical weathering? Yes. 10 of 19 What is sandstone made up of? Grains of sand. 11 of 19 What are igneous rocks made up of? Crystals. 12 of 19 What does permeable mean? That water can pass through. 13 of 19 What does impermeable mean? That water can't go through. 14 of 19 Are igneous rocks permeable or impermeable? Impermeable 15 of 19 Are sedimentary rocks impermeable or permeable? Permeable 16 of 19 What's the main problem with granite rocks? They drain badly - making them boggy. 17 of 19 What colour is basalt? Grey. 18 of 19 What is basalt made from? Lava. 19 of 19
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