the process of removing natural resources from the ground

natural substances that were formed over millions of years from the buried remains of ancient organisms; they include coal, oil and gas

harmful substances released into the environment

when something is able to continue over a long time

The impacts of using geological resources

Geography

Geological timescales

The rock cycle

The geology of the UK

GIS: Visualising the geology of the UK

Weathering and rocks

Limestone landscapes

The importance of soil

Fieldwork: Planning a soil enquiry and collecting data

Fieldwork: Presenting soil data

Fieldwork: Analysing, concluding and evaluating soil data

Mass movement

Geology and the economy

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that create and alter different types of rocks and soils over time. Pupils will also develop their understanding of how humans use different rocks and soils and why this can affect geographical patterns of wealth and population.

Rocks, weathering and soil: Why is geology important?

What is the process of removing natural resources from the ground called?

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

What is one reason fossil fuels are still widely used, despite their impacts?

All geological resources are dangerous and should never be used

Geological resources can have both benefits and environmental costs

Geological resources don’t impact the environment

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

What do we call the process of removing rock or soil from Earth’s surface for resources?

Rocks that have changed due to {{}} and pressure are called metamorphic.

Which of these is **not** a sedimentary rock?

Which word describes a chemical substance found naturally in the ground?

Why can’t we just “make more” oil when we run out?

The impacts of using geological resources

Lesson outcome