1. Quarrying Limestone
Noadswood Science, 2011

2. Quarrying Limestone
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
To know what is involved with quarrying for limestone, and the advantages and disadvantages of this process

3. Quarrying Limestone industry advantages and disadvantages… Advantages
Limestone is a valuable natural resource, used to make things such as glass and concrete
Limestone quarries are visible from long distances and may permanently disfigure the local environment
Limestone quarrying provides employment opportunities that support the local economy in towns around the quarry
Quarrying is a heavy industry that creates noise and heavy traffic, which damages people's quality of life

4. Limestone ‘Cycle’ How are the following products formed: -
Calcium oxide (CaO), otherwise known as quicklime
Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), otherwise known as slaked lime
What does thermal decomposition require?

5. Limestone ‘Cycle’ How are the following products formed: -
Calcium oxide (CaO), otherwise known as quicklime – heat is required (CO2 is also produced)
Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), otherwise known as slaked lime – water is added (a great deal of heat can be released with this reaction)
What does thermal decomposition require – thermal decomposition requires heat!

6. Quarry Debate
You task is to split into groups of 7 people for a quarrying debate – elect one individual in the group to be the chair person
All of members need to represent one of the following groups: Limeco representative (the quarrying firm); industrial users of limestone; trade union representatives ; the National Park authority; local residents; and the local Conservative group
Read the briefing sheet – it does not matter if you agree or disagree with the opinions of the group you have been assigned to, what is important is that you can identify key areas to argue your case for, and get your message across clearly!
It is up to the chair person to keep order, and be aware of the time constraints
*Try to cross-question others in your group, but do not speak over people!