Geological development, structure and mineral resources

Name all the geological units we have studied.

Which geological unit can´t be found in Slovakia?

• Klippen Belt

• The Carpathian foredeep

• Neogene basins

• Flysch Belt

There are two large geological units in Slovakia:

What geological system do the Carpathians belong to?

Give at least three examples of crystalline shales:

Which sedimentary rocks settled in the sea?

• granite and granodiorite

• limestones, dolomites and marls

• crystalline shales

• sandstones and claystones

Translate the word nappes:

What rocks was flysch formed from?

Where is the Klippen Belt located?

• on the inner edge of the Carpathians

• on the edge of Neogene basins

• on the northern edge of the central Carpathians

• between the Outer and Inner Carpathians

Which rocks settled in the Carpathian foredeep?