the changing landscapes of the UK key revision points

the changing landscapes of the UK key revision points

1. rock types

   • sedimentary
     • rock formations
       • formed in layers
       • chalk is formed by dead sea creatures being compacted on the sea bed
       • many are formed from weathered or eroded rock debris that has been transported and deposited.
       • the deposited rock build up in layers called segments
       • the weight of the sediments cause the layers at the bottom to become compacted , forming rocks such as sandstone
     • rock charasteristics
       • have layers
       • often contain fossils
       • great variety of colour
       • made up of rounded grains pushed toghether
       • made of particles that may be the same size or vary
     • uk locations
       • sandstone is found in the south-west of England , the west of England bordering Wales and parts of northern ireland
       • chalk is mainly found in the east and south-east of England
   • metamorphic
   • igneous