ROCKS
The photograph shows rock that has been weathered - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 5 - 2010
Question 5
ROCKS
The photograph shows rock that has been weathered.
Circle the correct option in each of the statements below.
(i) This rock is sandstone / limestone.
(ii) ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:ROCKS
The photograph shows rock that has been weathered - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 5 - 2010
Step 1
i) This rock is sandstone / limestone.
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The correct option is limestone. The photograph depicts a type of rock that is typically joined with limestone characteristics.
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ii) This feature is formed by chemical / mechanical weathering.
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The correct option is chemical. Limestone particularly undergoes chemical weathering, primarily due to reactions with acidic water.
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iii) An example of this rock can be found in the Giant's Causeway / the Burren.
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The correct option is The Burren. The Burren is renowned for its limestone pavements and features.
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