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   bedrock

   /ˈbɛdrɒk/

   noun

   • 1. solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium. Similar substratumsubstructureunderstructuresolid foundationbasebasisunderpinningbedrock bed
   • ▪ the fundamental principles on which something is based: "honesty is the bedrock of a good relationship" Similar corebasisbasefoundationrootrootsheartbackboneessencenitty-grittyinformal:nuts and bolts

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   What is bedrock geology?

   • Data identifying landscape areas (shown as polygons) attributed with geological names and rock type descriptions. The scale of the data is 1:50 000 scale providing bedrock geology. Onshore coverage is provided for all of England, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Bedrock geology describes the main mass of solid rocks forming the earth's crust.

   Digital Geological Map Data of Great Britain - data.gov.uk

   www.data.gov.uk/dataset/acc5ebfc-4505-4c7b-90d8-56f58ec07353/digital-geological-map-data-of-great-britain-50k-digmapgb-50-bedrock-version-7

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   Where is bedrock found?

   • Bedrock is present everywhere, whether exposed at surface in outcrops or concealed beneath superficial deposits or water bodies. The bedrock geology of Great Britain is very diverse and includes three broad classes based on their mode of origin: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary.

   Digital Geological Map Data of Great Britain - data.gov.uk

   www.data.gov.uk/dataset/acc5ebfc-4505-4c7b-90d8-56f58ec07353/digital-geological-map-data-of-great-britain-50k-digmapgb-50-bedrock-version-7

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   When did bedrock form?

   • The bedrock has formed over long periods of geological time, from the Archean eon some 7500 million years ago, to the relatively young Pliocene, 58 million years ago. The age of the rocks is identified in the data through their BGS lexicon name (published for each deposit at the time of the original survey or subsequent digital data creation).

   Digital Geological Map Data of Great Britain - data.gov.uk

   www.data.gov.uk/dataset/acc5ebfc-4505-4c7b-90d8-56f58ec07353/digital-geological-map-data-of-great-britain-50k-digmapgb-50-bedrock-version-7

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   How many types of bedrock are there in Great Britain?

   • The bedrock geology of Great Britain is very diverse and includes three broad classes based on their mode of origin: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. The data includes attribution to identify each rock type (in varying levels of detail) as described in the BGS Rock Classification Scheme (volumes 1-3 ).

   Digital Geological Map Data of Great Britain - data.gov.uk

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3. neurolaunch.com › psychological-foundationsPsychological Foundations: The Bedrock of Human Behavior

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   1 day ago · A journey through the human mind reveals a complex tapestry of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, each thread woven by the intricate interplay of psychological foundations that shape our very existence. These foundations, like the bedrock beneath a towering skyscraper, provide the essential support for our mental processes and actions.

4. www.britannica.com › science › caveCave | Definition, Formation, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 6, 2024 · Cave, natural opening in the earth large enough for human exploration. Such a cavity is formed in many types of rock and by many processes. The largest and most common caves are those formed by chemical reaction between circulating groundwater and bedrock composed of limestone or dolomite.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SoilSoil - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Soil, also commonly referred to as earth or dirt, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from soil by restricting the former term specifically to displaced soil.

6. www.britannica.com › science › erosion-geologyErosion | Description, Causes, Facts, & Types | Britannica

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   Sep 7, 2024 · erosion, removal of surface material from Earth’s crust, primarily soil and rock debris, and the transportation of the eroded materials by natural agencies (such as water or wind) from the point of removal.

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7. www.data.gov.uk › dataset › 616469ae-3ff2-41f4-901fAquifer Designation Dataset for England and Wales - data.gov.uk

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   Sep 7, 2024 · The maps are split into two different type of aquifer designation: superficial - permeable unconsolidated (loose) deposits (for example, sands and gravels), and bedrock - solid permeable...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DesertDesert - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation. About one-third of the land surface of the Earth is arid or semi-arid.

9. www.data.gov.uk › dataset › acc5ebfc-4505-4c7b-90d8Digital Geological Map Data of Great Britain - 50k (DiGMapGB ...

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Bedrock is present everywhere, whether exposed at surface in outcrops or concealed beneath superficial deposits or water bodies. The bedrock geology of Great Britain is very diverse and...