Topic Six (1.6): Rocks and relief around the UK

Topics Icon.png Objectives for this topic

By the end of this topic you should be able to:

  • explain the terms: relief, plate movements, rock type, bedrock, weathering;
  • say which parts of the UK are the most mountainous, and how and why those mountainous areas formed;
  • name the most common type of bedrock in the UK;
  • name three types of sedimentary rock found in the UK;
  • describe the link between rock type and relief.

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

In this topic you will learn why the UK has mountainous regions, and the different rocks that make up the UK.

Interact Icon.png Working through your coursebook

  • geog.3, read through pages 16–17.
  • If you haven’t already completed this Skills-pod on a previous Geography course:

COMPLETE - Skills-pod: Comparing maps (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

COMPLETE - Sort it Out! (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

COMPLETE - Where in the World? (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

  • Complete all the ‘Your Turn’ activities on page 17.
  • If you live in the UK, you can use the map below to find the exact rock type where you live. If you live elsewhere, use a search engine to find ‘Geological Map’ and then your country.

EXPLORE - Geology of Britain Viewer (BritishGeologicalSurvey) Links to an external site.

Review Icon.png Review

COMPLETE - End-of-Lesson Test 1.6 (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

Bridge Icon.png  Support activity for this topic

COMPLETE - Foundation Worksheet for 1.6 (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

Stretch Icon.png Extension activity for this topic

COMPLETE - Extension Worksheet for 1.6 (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

Download Icon.png Check your answers

CHECK - Your Turn Answers

CHECK - 1.6 Foundation Worksheet Answers (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

CHECK - 1.6 Extension Worksheet Answers (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.