Modern industrial development

Question 1

Figure 8 examples

Answer 1

> less visual impact
low-rise building
No on-site parking
Trees used to screen
Solar panels
plants take in rain water; reduce surface run-off
The complex has a free roof. The vegetation will absorb CO2. The plants may also take in participates, reducing air pollution.

Question 2

Torr Quarry, Somerset

Answer 2

Nationally important source of construction materials.
> The quarry is being restored to create wildlife lakes for recreation and water supply.
> 200 acres if the site have been landscaped to blend in with the surrounding countryside.
> Regular monitoring or noise, vibration, airborne emissions and water quality.
> Rail transport minimises the impact on local roads and villages.

Question 3

Industrial processes can cause air and water pollution as well as degrading soil.

Answer 3

Stricter environmental targets put in place for industry on water quality, air pollution and landscape damage.

Question 4

The waste products from manufacturing industries are often taken to landfill; polluting the air, water and soil.

Answer 4

Heavy fines imposed when an industrial pollution incident occurs.

Question 5

Manufacturing processes can emit harmful chemicals that pollute the atmosphere.

Answer 5

Desulphurisation can remove harmful gases such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide from power station chimneys.

Question 6

Quarrying can destroy natural habitats, pollutes near-by water course and scar landscape.

Answer 6

Expect companies to restore or improve a quarry after it has been used. This can be through agriculture, habitat creation and flood storage.