Rocks
what are the 3 rock types
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
What is weathering
The breaking down of rock in the place where it is found.
What is mass movement
The downhill movement of weathered material under gravity.
What are the 3 types of economic activities
Primary, secondary and tertiary
How many counties are in The Republic of Ireland
26
What rock forms when magma cools and hardens?
igneous rock
Name one type of weathering
Physical, chemical or Biological
Name one example of mass movement
Landslide, soil creep, bogburst, mudflow
What is a primary economic activity
An activity that takes raw materials directly from nature.
What is the line around the middle of the earth called
The equator
What rock can you find in The Burren in Co. Clare
Limestone (Sedimentary )
is weathering and erosion the same
No - weathering breaks down rock, erosion moves it
is a soil creep slow or fast mass movement
slow
What is the most common type of farming in Ireland
Mixed farming
What are the 4 points of a compass
North, south, east and west
What happens to a rock to make it metamorphic?
it is changed by heat and pressure
what is freeze thaw action
Water enters cracks, freezes, expands, and breaks the rock apart.
What 4 factors affect mass movement
Water content, gradient, vegetation, human activity
What is arable farming
Growing crops
What is the capital of Greece
Athens
Where in Ireland can you find Igneous rock
The Giants Causeway/Donegal/Wicklow
What type of weathering is carbonation and where in Ireland can you find it
Chemical weathering and in The Burren Co. Clare
Why does heavy rainfall increase mass movement
It makes soil heavier and more slippery.
Name 2 factors that affect farming
Climate, soil, relief, machinery, farm size, government policy
What direction does the sun rise in
East