Quarrying - economic, environmental and social effects

The video discusses limestone, its formation, and the quarrying process. It highlights the economic benefits of quarrying, such as job creation, but also addresses the environmental and social drawbacks, including habitat destruction and health issues. The video suggests mitigation strategies like reducing quarry size and replanting trees to minimize negative impacts.

What is the primary process used to extract limestone from the earth?

• Smelting

• Fracking

• Quarrying

• Drilling

Which of the following is a major environmental concern associated with limestone quarrying?

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved air quality

• Reduced noise pollution

• Habitat destruction

How does limestone quarrying contribute to local economies?

• By increasing local wildlife

• By reducing local taxes

• By creating employment opportunities

• By decreasing property values

What is a potential social disadvantage of living near a limestone quarry?

• Improved public transportation

• Increased access to education

• Higher property values

• Noise and dust pollution

What happens to the quarry site once all the limestone has been extracted?

• It is immediately converted into a shopping mall

• It is left as an open space with no real use

• It is filled with water to create a lake

• It becomes a natural reserve

Which of the following is a suggested method to reduce the negative impacts of quarrying?

• Increasing the size of the quarry

• Replanting trees in the surrounding area

• Doubling the number of trucks for transportation

• Ignoring environmental regulations

How can an abandoned quarry site be repurposed for community benefit?

• By leaving it unused

• By using it as a tourist attraction and educational site

• By turning it into a landfill

• By converting it into a factory