F.5 DSE Geography - Unit 8.2b Distribution of rocks in HK

How many percentage of land in Hong Kong is made of extrusive igneous rock?

• 10%

• 35%

• 50%

• 95%

How many percentage of land in Hong Kong is made of intrusive igneous rock such as granite?

• 10%

• 35%

• 50%

• 95%

How many percentage of land in Hong Kong is made of sedimentary rock such as conglomerate?

• 10%

• 15%

• 35%

• 55%

'Metamorphic rock accounts for a large proportion of rock in Hong Kong.'

Is this statement true or not?

• True

• False

Which of the following hills in Hong Kong are made of extrusive igneous rock?

• Lantau Peak

• Sunset Peak

• Lion Rock

• Tai Mo Shan

• Pat Sin Leng

'Conglomerate is more resistant to weathering and erosion than Tuff.'

Is this statement true or not?

• True

• False

'Granite is more resistant to weathering and erosion than Tuff.'

Is this statement true or not?

• True

• False

In which following places, sedimentary rock is distributed predominantly there?

• The north-east of Hong Kong

• Sai Kung

• Tung Ping Chau（東坪洲）

• Western Lantau Island

In which following places, intrusive igneous rock is distributed predominantly there?

• Both sides of Victoria Harbour

• High Island reservoir（萬宜水庫）

• Tuen Mun and Castle Peak（青山）

• Western Lantau Island

Granite is made of...

• Feldspar

• Mica

• Quartz

• Magnesium

• Iron