Quarrys Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Environmental impact of Quarrying?
A
Wildlife habitats are destroyed.
Use of explosives (possibly).
Noise and dust pollution.
Increase in heavy traffic leading to congestion and air pollution.
Landscape scarred.
Visual pollution.
2
Q
What is the Economic Impact of Quarrying?
A
Employment is provided directly and indirectly.
More money in local economy.
Raw materials for construction: stone, sand, gravel and cement.
Loss of land for agriculture.
Quarrying of non-renewable materials is not sustainable.
3
Q
What is the social impact of Quarrying?
A
At the end of their useful life, quarries can be restored and landscaped.
Water sports in flooded quarries.
Rock climbing and abseiling.
Habitat for wildlife.
Landfill sites.
