Limestone And Its Uses

Question 1

How is cement formed using limestone

Answer 1

Limestone and clay get put in a rotating kiln and heated so they bind together, they then get ground together to make cement

Question 2

How does limestone make concrete

Answer 2

Limestone and clay get put in to a kiln and heated by a flame which binds together and gets ground together to make cement
The cement then gets mixed with sand in a rotating kiln to form mortar which is used to stick bricks together
After this mortar and stone chipping get mixed to form concrete

Question 3

What is limestone used for

Answer 3

Making buildings
As a base for roads and railways
To make glass
To make cement
To make concrete

Question 4

What are the advantages of quarrying limestone

Answer 4

Limestone is an important raw material
Quarries provide jobs in the countryside
Some limestone is exported to other countries, which helps the UK’s economy
Jobs in quarries also help local economies, because the workers spend their money in local shoes and businesses
Quarry’s are usually turned in to wildlife reserves or recreation areas, after use

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of quarrying limestone

Answer 5

Quarries produce dust and noise
Digging a quarry destroys habitats for wildlife
Quarries spoil scenery
Lorries talking limestone away cause extra traffic, noise and pollution