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In 2008, 7.9 million tonnes of Limestone were quarried from the Peak District - this is roughtly five times as much as in 1951.

I would guess to start by using 7.9 million and dividing it by 5.

My answer = 1.58 million.

Please correct me if i am wrong.

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How many tons of limestone where quarried in 1951?

In 2008, 7.9 million tonnes of Limestone were quarried from the Peak District - this is roughtly five times as much as in 1951. I would guess to start by using 7.9 million and dividing it by 5.My answer = 1.58 million.Please correct me if i am wrong.


How many tons of limestone was quarried in 1951?

i dont know because im indian sorry


What is an example of a sentence using the word limestone?

Indiana has a limestone quarry. The outside of the house is limestone.


How is limestone obtained?

Limestone is obtained through mining or quarrying. Large deposits of limestone can be found in many parts of the world and are typically extracted using heavy machinery and explosives. After extraction, the limestone is processed and crushed into various sizes for use in construction, agriculture, and other industries.


When was the lake district established?

The Lake district (in Cumbria, England) is a natural phenomenon and has been called the "Lake District" because it has many lakes since ancient times. The "Lake District National Park" was established 1951 to protect the environment of the Lake District.


How many bricks are in the pyramids of Giza?

There are no bricks in Khufu's pyramid but there are some 2.3 million blocks of stone. Most of these block are cut from limestone quarried locally with an average weight of 2.5 tons. There are some granite blocks some of which weigh up to 70 tons.


What sedimentary rock is made underwater from the shells of animals?

limestone is made underwater from the shells of animals. We know this because limestone also contains many fossils.


Where do you get limestone?

Limestone can be found in many parts of the world and is usually mined in surface quarries.


Uses of limestone?

After being quarried it can be "roasted" in a revolving cylindrical "oven" to produce cement. Cement is in concrete and mortar, so the limestone has helped the construction of buildings and bridges. Indeed during the last World War there were even boats made from concrete. Limestone itself can be used as the foundation for road construction, and, like other types of stone, is used to construct stone buildings and stone walls. Lime and limestone are also used in many industrial and chemical processes.


Are limestone deposits are often evidence of ancient tropical seas?

Many geologists believe that limestone deposits on land exist where ancient seas used to be. The moisture, over many centuries, created limestone.


How many atoms does limestone contain?

The molecule of limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3) contain 5 atoms.


Are limestone deposits are evidence of ancient tropical seas?

Many geologists believe that limestone deposits on land exist where ancient seas used to be. The moisture, over many centuries, created limestone.