Torr Quarry

• How many limestone quarries are there in Somerset?

  Eight
• When did quarrying begin at Torr Quarry?

  In the 1940s
• What is limestone used for in the UK?

  Road construction and high-importance buildings
• What are some environmental uses of limestone?

  To treat waste and contamination
• What are the advantages of quarrying for the local and national area?

  • Provides thousands of regular jobs
  • Contributes £15 million to the economy annually
  • More environmental transport methods (trains, trams)
  • Some quarries restored to nature reserves
• How much does a single quarry contribute to the economy each year?

  £15 million
• What is one way quarrying transport is becoming more environmental?

  Using trains and trams instead of lorries
• What is one benefit of restoring quarries to nature reserves?

  Increases wildlife diversity
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the hydrogen industry in the UK?

  Advantages:

  • Contributes £320 billion to the economy
  • Provides 120,000 jobs
  • Carbon neutral production

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • High energy requirements
  • Environmental impacts from materials used
• How much will hydrogen contribute to the UK's economy?

  £320 billion
• How many jobs will hydrogen production provide?

  120,000 jobs
• What does carbon neutral mean in hydrogen production?

  No additional carbon emissions released
• What is a disadvantage of quarrying related to pollution?

  Contributes to noise and dust pollution
• What is a disadvantage of quarrying related to land use?

  Agricultural land and habitats are lost
• What is a concern regarding energy use in hydrogen production?

  Whether it will use renewable sources
• What materials are hydrogen plants constructed from?

  Concrete, metals, and high-tech machinery
• What are the environmental impacts of materials used in hydrogen production?

  They have significant environmental impacts