changing econ world - sustainabilty [Torr Quarry] Flashcards
1
Q
how have industires imapcted the enviroment
A
- inc of factories = more carbon emmionds, green house gas, toxic chemicals into atmosphere
- use a lot of energy & water
= inc air pollution
2.extracting raw materials
= destroy habitats, release toxic chemicals into the enviroment into water courses
= eutrophication
2
Q
what does the term sustainabilty mean
A
meeting the needs of todays popualtion without compromising the needs of future generations
3
Q
how can industires become more sustainable?
A
- use effeciant technology/machinary
- desulphurisation
-heavy fines [industrial pollution incident] - LEGISTATIONS = water/air quality & landscape damage
4
Q
what the impacts quarrying has on the enviroment?
A
- destroy natural habitats
- pollute nearbby water courses
- scar the landscape
5
Q
what is a quarry
A
large/deep pit which materials have been extracted out of
6
Q
what is are exmaple of a modern sustainable industry?
A
Torr Quarry - Somerset
7
Q
how is Torr Quarry a significant employer?
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- provides over 100 jobs
- esitmated to contribute £15 million anully to local economy
8
Q
what is the material mainly used for?
A
- construction projects, road building
[limestone]
9
Q
how have Torr Quarry committed to sustainabilty?
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- 75% of transport = railway
- restoration e.g wildlife freindly lake
- landscaping 80 hectares w grass/trees = blend w surroundings - more aesthetic
- legestations = conducting ongoing assesment to monitor noise, water, air pollution
- heavy fines
10
Q
advantages of quarrying?
[Torr quarry]
A
- provides hundreds of jobs
- contributes £15 million to an economy each year
- railway = more sustainable form of transport
- restored to nature reserves = inc wildlife diveristy
11
Q
disadvantages of quarrying?
[Torr Quarry]
A
- heavy machinery = releases co2 adds to noise and dust pollution
- valubale habitats can be lost for quarrying & when constructing roads [w materials from quarrying]
