Using Limestone Flashcards
How is limestone often formed?
From sea shells
Where is limestone quarried from?
The ground
Limestone is able to be made into blocks for building with, true or false?
True. Buildings like cathedrals are often made purely from limestone blocks. It’s also used for statues and carved bits on buildings.
Is limestone soluble or insoluble?
Limestone’s virtually insoluble in plain water.
Why is acid rain a big problem?
Because the acid reacts with the
Where is calcium carbonate found?
In the Earths crust as marble, chalk and limestone.
What sort of scale is limestone quarried on?
A large scale
What does limestone used to make when heated with sand and sodium carbonate?
Glass
Cons of quarrying limestone
- 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
Pros of quarrying limestone
- 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.