Torr Quarry - Paper 2

Question 1

In which UK county is the Torr Quarry found?

Answer 1

Somerset

Question 2

How many jobs does the Torr Quarry provide?

Answer 2

over 100

Question 3

How much does the Torr Quarry contribute to the local economy?

Answer 3

Around £15 million

Question 4

What is mined in the Torr Quarry?

Answer 4

Limestone

Question 5

Give one way the Torr Quarry has expanded in a more sustainable way

Answer 5

Vertically - deepening it rather than widening its footprint
Minimise environmental disturbance

Question 6

Give three benefits of transforming parts of the Torr Quarry into lakes

Answer 6

Leisure activities and tourism
Water supply
Improved wildlife habitats

Question 7

Give two methods used by the Torr Quarry to be more sustainable

Answer 7

Transforming parts of the quarry into lakes- leisure, water supply, habitats
Expanding vertically instead of widening its footprint to minimise environmental disturbance

Question 8

Name a Somerset quarry

Answer 8

Torr Quarry