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The geology of the UK

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I can explain the formation and distribution of rocks in the UK, and understand how past tectonic activity shaped the landscape.

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The UK has a rich and varied geology with igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks present. England's lowland geology is dominated by sedimentary rocks, such as limestone. Scotland's geology is dominated by metamorphic rocks with areas of igenous rock. In the past, Britain was close to a plate boundary, and there was volcanic activity.

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