F6 E1 Past paper practice

F6 E1 Past paper practice

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Refer to DSE 2019. Answer question (a).

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Compare the formation and characteristics of the two types of rocks.

Multiple Choice

Comparison of formation between the two types of rocks.

P is formed by _________ vulcanicity while Q is formed by __________ vulcanicity.

• extrusive, intrusive

• intrusive, extrusive

Multiple Choice

Comparison of formation and characteristics between the two types of rocks.

P is formed by _________ cooling and solidification of ______ while Q is formed by __________ cooling and solidification of _______.

• slow cooling of lava; fast cooling of magma

• fast cooling o f lava; slow cooling of magma

• slow cooling of magma; fast cooling of lava

• fast cooling of magma; slow cooling of lava

Multiple Choice

Comparison of characteristics between the two types of rocks.

P is _____-grained but Q is _____-grained.

• coarse; fine

• fine; coarse

Refer to DSE 2018. Answer question (a).

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Open Ended

(a)(ii) Explain how rock type Y affects the relief of Lantau Island. (2 marks)

(a)(ii) Explain how rock type Y affects the relief of Lantau Island. (2 marks)

• because volcanic rocks are fine-grained.

• They have a compact structure which are more resistant.

• retards denudation: weathering / erosion [not easily weathered and eroded]

• so forms high relief / peaks / steep slopes

Refer to DSE 2016. Answer question (a).

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Multiple Choice

It can be found in area ____.

• A

• B

Open Ended

Explain the formation of the rock. (4 marks)

Formation of granite

• rising magma is trapped / intrusion of magma

• deep below the earth's surface

• very slow rate of cooling and

• solidification of magma

• a long crystallization process

• aggregation of minerals

Refer to DSE 2015. Answer question (a).

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