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Why generate your own A-Level geology flashcards

Revising for A-Level geology means covering rock types, plate tectonics, fossil evidence and field techniques, and A level geology flashcards work best when they come from the exact notes and specification you were taught from. Ready-made decks exist, but they rarely match your exam board's wording or the case studies your teacher used in class.

  • Flashcards made from your own specification notes, slides and handouts
  • Spaced repetition so difficult cards return before you forget them
  • Study in the browser on the free plan, with three generations per month
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Example A-Level geology flashcards
What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?Intrusive rocks cool slowly underground and form large crystals, such as granite. Extrusive rocks cool quickly at the surface and form fine-grained rocks, such as basalt.
What does the principle of superposition state?In an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.
What is a constructive plate margin?A boundary where two plates move apart and new crust forms, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
What is the Mohs scale used for?Ranking minerals by scratch resistance, from talc at 1 to diamond at 10.
What is a fault?A fracture in rock along which the blocks on either side have moved relative to each other.
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Built from your own material

Upload your class notes, specification handouts or lecture slides, and the flashcards match the topics you are actually studying.

Spaced repetition

Cards you find hard come back sooner, so you spend less time rereading topics you already know, such as basic mineral identification.

Works from photos

Photograph a page from a field guide or textbook and text recognition reads it, so you do not have to retype anything.

How it works

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Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or images of your pages.

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DeckOwl turns key terms, processes and examples into question and answer cards.

Review and repeat

Study in the browser on the free plan, and let spaced repetition schedule the cards you are least sure of.

Start with your own material and the cards follow what you learned. A topic on sedimentary rocks might produce cards on bedding, grain size and depositional environments, while a plate tectonics unit might cover margin types and the evidence for seafloor spreading. Reviewing those cards on a spaced schedule helps the facts stay in memory until the exam.

If your notes are handwritten or printed, photograph the pages and upload them. You can then edit or delete any card that is too vague before you start studying.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for A-Level geology?

There is no fixed number. Cover each key term, process and named example in the topic you are revising, then remove any card you cannot answer in a few seconds.

What should a good A-Level geology flashcard include?

Put one term, process or fact on the front and a short answer on the back, ideally with a named example such as a rock type or location. Keeping one idea per card makes it easier to test yourself quickly.

Can I export these flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included on the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser with three generations per month and no exports.

Can DeckOwl read photos of my geology notes?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, and you can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX and plain text files.

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