Site of Special Scientific Interest Lower Devonian slates granite Upper Devonian slates its geology
What special designation does Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs possess? What stones form the headlands near Plymouth Sound? Along with Devonian slate, Middle Devonian limestone and limestone, what stone provides the geologic base of Plymouth? Along with shales, what is most of the city built on? For what reason is Plymouth Sound a Site of Special Scientific Interest?
Geologically, Plymouth has a mixture of limestone, Devonian slate, granite and Middle Devonian limestone. Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its geology. The bulk of the city is built upon Upper Devonian slates and shales and the headlands at the entrance to Plymouth Sound are formed of Lower Devonian slates, which can withstand the power of the sea.
question: What special designation does Plymouth Sound, Shores and Cliffs possess?, answer: Site of Special Scientific Interest | question: What stones form the headlands near Plymouth Sound?, answer: Lower Devonian slates | question: Along with Devonian slate, Middle Devonian limestone and limestone, what stone provides the geologic base of Plymouth?, answer: granite | question: Along with shales, what is most of the city built on?, answer: Upper Devonian slates | question: For what reason is Plymouth Sound a Site of Special Scientific Interest?, answer: its geology