Limestone and building materials Flashcards
1
Q
What is limestone?
A
Limestone, mainly composed of the compound calcium carbonate (CaCO3), it is quarried.
2
Q
What is quarrying?
A
The extraction of stone (or other materials) from a quarry. To cut into rock or ground to obtain materials.
3
Q
List some uses of calcium carbonate
A
- Glass
- Buildings
- Cement
- Concrete
- Motar
4
Q
Explain the limestone cycle
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