Environmental Impacts of Industry in UK (Torr Quarry, Somerset)

Question 1

How have modern manufacturing industries had an effect on the environment?

Answer 1

• Cause AIR and WATER pollution
• Waste products placed in landfill which can pollute and harm the air, soil and water
• Creation of roads disrupts habitats and destroys them

Question 2

How can industrial development be more sustainable?

Answer 2

• Heavy fines imposed when an industrial pollution incident occurs
• Stricter environmental targets put in place for industry
• Technology can be used to reduce harmful emission from power stations and heavy industry.

Question 3

How is Quarrying harmful to the environment?

Answer 3

• Destroys natural habitats
• Pollutes nearby water sources
• Scars landscape

Question 4

Name 3 restoration examples a company are expected to restore?

Answer 4

• Habitat creation
• Housing
• Flood Storage

Question 5

Name the example quarry in the UK?

Answer 5

Torr Quarry, Somerset

Question 6

How many people are employed at Torr Quarry?

Answer 6

Over 100

Question 7

How much money does it contribute to the local economy?

Answer 7

£15 million each year

Question 8

What is the current output of the Quarry?

Answer 8

5mil tonnes of rock

Question 9

What is the rock used for?

Answer 9

Rock chippings, which are used in roads

Question 10

Name 3 ways the Quarry aim to be environmentally sustainable?

Answer 10

• Rail transport, which minimises the impact on local roads and villages
• The quarry is being restored to create wildlife and new habitats + lake regeneration
• Regular monitoring of noise, dust and other chemicals

Question 11

What plan was approved about the Quarry in 2012?

Answer 11

To deepen the Quarry by 2040 - which has less of an impact on the environment than widening the quarry