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Nikitich [7]
3 years ago
14

How do different types of rocks determine the uk’s landscapes

Geography
1 answer:
stiks02 [169]3 years ago
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Explanation:

Rocks can be classified in to three main groups - igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. These three different rock types can be found in distinct areas of the UK. Igneous rocks - these rocks are a result of volcanic activity in the past, when Britain was close to a plate boundary.

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