Using Limestone Flashcards
1
Q
How is limestone often formed?
A
From sea shells
2
Q
Where is limestone quarried from?
A
The ground
3
Q
Limestone is able to be made into blocks for building with, true or false?
A
True. Buildings like cathedrals are often made purely from limestone blocks. It’s also used for statues and carved bits on buildings.
4
Q
Is limestone soluble or insoluble?
A
Limestone’s virtually insoluble in plain water.
5
Q
Why is acid rain a big problem?
A
Because the acid reacts with the
6
Q
Where is calcium carbonate found?
A
In the Earths crust as marble, chalk and limestone.
7
Q
What sort of scale is limestone quarried on?
A
A large scale
8
Q
What does limestone used to make when heated with sand and sodium carbonate?
A
Glass
9
Q
Cons of quarrying limestone
A
- ugly holds - damages landscape
- quarrying makes lots of noise and dust
- quarrying destroys habitats of animals and birds
- limestone has to be transported away, kitties cause noise and pollution
- waste materials produce unsightly tips
10
Q
Pros of quarrying limestone
A
- limestone provides things like houses and roads, chemicals used in dyes, paints and medicines also come from limestone.
- limestone products neutralise acidic soil.
- Used in power station chimneys to neutralise sulfur dioxide
- the quarry can provide jobs for local people, bringing more money into the local economy.
- after quarrying, landscaping and restoration of the area is normally required as part of planning permission.
