Industry In The UK - The Changing Economic World Flashcards
What ranking is the uks economy
6th largest economy in the world
What is torr quarry
One of the eight limestone quarries in Somerset
What did the quarrying begin
1949
Why is limestone in great demand
For road construction, in high-importance buildings, to treat waste and contamination
What does quarrying provide
Thousands of regular jobs and a single quarry can contribute £15 million to an economy each year
Transport of limestone is becoming more environmental. What transport do they use instead of lorries
Trains and trams
Quarrying involves heavy machinery and sometimes explosives which contributes to what
Noise and dust pollution
What is a growing industry in the uk
Hydrogen industry
How much money will hydrogen contribute to the uks economy
£320 billion
How many jobs will the production of hydrogen Create
120000
Is hydrogen production harmful
No it is seen as carbon neutral
What does hydrogen production require lots of
Energy
