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What is the chemical in limestone, chalk and marble?
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3
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Why is limestone quarried?
For use in making glass, cement and concrete
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Problems with quarrying
Creates noise and dust, damages animal habitas. Transporting it creates traffic and road damage
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Advantages of quarrying
Provides jobs. Industries using limestone are important for the local and national economy
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How is glass made?
By heating limestone, sodium carbonate and sand together
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How is cement made?
By heating limestone and clay
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How is concrete made?
By mixing sand, cement, gravel and water
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How can you decrease negative quarrying impacts?
Restricting size of quarries. Only blasting at specific times. Use water sprays to reduce dust. Create barricades to reduce noise
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How is glass made?

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