Limestone and its uses C1 Unit 1

Limestone and its uses.

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Limestone and its uses C1 Unit 1

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Reactions of Carbonates C1 Unit 1

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The "Limestone Reaction Cycle" C1 Unit1

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Cement and Concrete C1 Unit 1

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Limestone Issues C1 Unit 1

  • We depend on limestone to provide building materials.
  • Quarrying limestone can have a negative impacts on the environment and on people living near to the quarries.
  • Cement works are often close to limestone quarries. Making cement involves heating limestone with clay in large kilns. This uses a large area of land and a lot of energy.

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