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Which subject	Geography
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	UK Rock Types
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Number of questions	10
Number of answers	3
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UK Rock Types Quiz

Test your knowledge about the different types of rocks found in the United Kingdom! Choose the correct answer for each question.

Questions:

1. What type of rock is primarily formed from the solidification of molten material? A. Igneous
   B. Sedimentary
   C. Metamorphic

2. Which rock type is created through the accumulation of sediment over time? A. Igneous
   B. Sedimentary
   C. Metamorphic

3. Which of the following is a common example of an igneous rock found in the UK? A. Limestone
   B. Granite
   C. Slate

4. What is the main characteristic of metamorphic rocks? A. They are formed from volcanic activity.
   B. They are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure.
   C. They are formed from organic material.

5. Which type of sedimentary rock is mainly composed of calcium carbonate? A. Sandstone
   B. Shale
   C. Limestone

6. In which region of the UK would you find large deposits of slate? A. Lake District
   B. The Cotswolds
   C. The Thames Valley

7. Which rock type can often contain fossils? A. Igneous
   B. Sedimentary
   C. Metamorphic

8. Which stone is famously used for building in the UK, especially in historical monuments? A. Basalt
   B. Chalk
   C. Quartzite

9. What is the primary process through which sedimentary rocks are formed? A. Erosion and compaction
   B. Melting and crystallization
   C. Heat and pressure

10. Which of the following is NOT a type of rock found in the UK? A. Basalt
    B. Obsidian
    C. Claystone

Correct Answers:

1. A. Igneous
2. B. Sedimentary
3. B. Granite
4. B. They are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure.
5. C. Limestone
6. A. Lake District
7. B. Sedimentary
8. B. Chalk
9. A. Erosion and compaction
10. B. Obsidian