The physical enviroment

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What are three main rock types?
Sedimentary, igneous and, metamorphic.
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Name two types of sedimentary rock.
Chalk and sandstone.
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Name two types of igneous rock.
Granite and basalt.
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Name two types of metamorphic rock.
Schist and slate.
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Where are most of the metamorphic rocks in the UK?
In the North.
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What is the main type of rock in the UK?
Sedimentary.
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What are the layers of sedimentary rocks called?
Beds.
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Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?
Sedimentary.
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What is chalk made of?
Calcium carbonate.
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Is chalk susceptible to chemical weathering?
Yes.
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What is sandstone made up of?
Grains of sand.
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What are igneous rocks made up of?
Crystals.
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What does permeable mean?
That water can pass through.
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What does impermeable mean?
That water can't go through.
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Are igneous rocks permeable or impermeable?
Impermeable
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Are sedimentary rocks impermeable or permeable?
Permeable
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What's the main problem with granite rocks?
They drain badly - making them boggy.
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What colour is basalt?
Grey.
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What is basalt made from?
Lava.
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Name two types of sedimentary rock.

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Chalk and sandstone.

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Name two types of igneous rock.

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Name two types of metamorphic rock.

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Where are most of the metamorphic rocks in the UK?

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