Using Limestone 2 Flashcards
Quarrying limestone does what?
Makes a right mess of the landscape.
Huge holes permanently change the landscape.
Quarrying processes like blasting rocks apart with explosives causes what?
Noise pollution.
Dust in quiet, scenic areas.
What does quarrying destroy?
The habitats of animals and birds.
What happens to the limestone once its out the quarry?
It needs to be transported away from the quarry in lorries.
Noise and pollution.
What do waste materials produce?
Unsightly tips.
Making stuff from limestone causes what?
Pollution.
What do cement factories cause?
A lot of dust.
Cause breathing problems for people.
What is needed to produce cement and quicklime?
Energy.
From burning fossil fuels, causes pollution.
Limestone provides people with what?
Houses and roads.
Limestone is used in what materials?
Chemicals used in making dyes, paints and medicines.
What are limestone products used for?
Neutralising acidic soil.
Neutralising limestone products can neutralise what?
Acidity in lakes and rivers caused by acid rain.
