Using relative dating methods place the following events in


(i) What environment and processes are involved in the formation of the following rock types:

Granite
Slate
Limestone
Shale or mudstone

(ii) Using relative dating methods place the following events in the correct chronological order (most recent first). Some events may be used more than once.

 A time gap in deposition
 Deposition of shale
 Intrusion of granite pluton
 Folding of shale
 Metamorphism of shale
 Deposition of limestone
 Uplift, weathering and erosion

(ii) Using the above events and the information in the answer to (i) state a brief geological history of the area starting with the oldest event.

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