Limestone Quarrying

Question 1

Give two disadvantages of making things with limestone?

Answer 1

Cement creates dust and this means breathing problems for some people

Energy is needs to produce cement - likely to come from fossil fuels which are running out and cause pollution

Question 2

Give three advantages of quarrying limestone

Answer 2

It makes houses and roads

Paints, dyes and medicines come from limestone

It’s used to neutralise acidic oil and Sulfur dioxide

Quarry’s provide jobs and improves the local economy

Question 3

Give three advantages from making products out of limestone?

Answer 3

It is widely available. 
Cheap
Easy to cut 
Attractive 
It doesn't rot when it's wet 
It is quick and cheap 
Doesn't corrode.

Question 4

Give 3 disadvantages of Quarrying limestone?

Answer 4

Land pollution / visual pollution 
Noise pollution / Sound pollution 
Destroys animal's habitats 
The limestone has to be driven away - more noise and pollution 
Produces waste materials.