CHESHIRE - IT'S ALL IN THE MINE

The video, reported by Geoffrey Sumner, explores the Winsford salt mine in Cheshire, the only rock salt mine in Britain. It details the geological history of the salt deposits, the mining process including blasting and processing, and the various uses of the mined salt, such as road safety, fertilizing, and animal feed.

Where is the only rock salt mine in Britain located?

• London, England

• Cardiff, Wales

• Winsford, Cheshire

• Edinburgh, Scotland

Approximately how old are the rock salt deposits at Winsford?

• 200 million years

• 150 million years

• 100 million years

• 50 million years

What is the first step in the mining process at Winsford?

• Blasting the rock

• Undercutting the wall face

• Transporting the salt

• Crushing the salt

What is the primary use of the salt mined at Winsford?

• Industrial chemicals

• Table salt

• Cosmetic products

• Clearing snow and ice from roads

What industry is supported by the salt deposits at Winsford?

• Construction industry

• Automobile industry

• Salt industry

• Textile industry