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Limestone landscapes

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I can identify the key features of limestone, and describe different limestone landscapes.

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Limestone is a sedimentary rock made of calcium carbonate. Grykes are deep cracks on the surface on limestone formed by chemical weathering. Clints are exposed blocks of limestone separated by grykes. Limestone landscapes include limestone pavements, such as Malham Cove, and limestone caves, such as Gough's Cave.

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