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Red Rocks

Georiddle – A Stratigraphy Problem

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A geopuzzle based on a traverse across an area in England and Wales which revealed a series of tiled rocks.  Suitable for teachers and college (A Level) students.

Click on the image to download a pdf of Georiddle – a stratigraphy problem.

This puzzle is based on a tilted sequence of rocks revealed on a traverse across an area in England and Wales.
Using the information given about the rocks you need to list the rocks in order of their formation, youngest at the top.
You can also try to write a geological history of the area.

Topic: Geological TimeLevel: CollegeRole: Students, Teachers

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