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Was quarry used to build pyramids?
Yes, limestone quarries were used to extract the stones needed to build the pyramids in ancient Egypt. The most famous quarry used for this purpose is the Tura quarry, located near Cairo, which provided the fine white limestone used for the outer casing of the pyramids. Other quarries, such as those at Giza and Aswan, also supplied the necessary stones for construction.
What is the plural of quarry?
The plural of quarry is quarries.
What is singular possessive for quarry?
The singular possessive form of the noun quarry is quarry's.Example: The quarry's security is first rate.
What is the word for a place from which a stone is obtained?
A quarry?
What is the antonym for quarry?
The antonym for quarry is deposit or source.
What jobs can i get working with limestone?
At a limestone quarry
Does it make sense You flown over the huge limestone quarry?
Surely it should be either "You fly over the huge limestone quarry" or "you flew over the huge limestone quarry" or "You have flown over the....."
What is the advantage of living near a limestone quarry?
The advantage of living near a limestone quarry is that there are many employment opportunities in the quarry site. The other advantage the building of houses is cheaper because of the easier availability of limestone which is one of the building materials.
What is the name of the area from which limestone is extracted?
quarry
What is a lime pit?
A quarry is any large pit dug into the ground from which rocks are mined to be used in any number of ways, usually building materials. Therefore, a limestone quarry would be a quarry dug solely for mining limestone. In the United States, the state of Indiana is full of limestone quarries.
How much limestone would you get in an average quarry?
This past week I visited a limestone quarry that has been mining limestone in one place for 40 years. In that time, they will have mined millions of tons of limestone. Usually nearly ALL the rock is limestone, so the answer will depend on the size (area) of the quarry, how deep you can mine, and presence of any "trash" rock.
Why do we quarry limestone?
Because limestone is a very intimmadate stone that you can break up easily.
How long can a limestone quarry produce limestone?
The duration a limestone quarry can produce limestone depends on the size of the deposit, the rate of extraction, and the demand for limestone. Some quarries can operate for decades or even centuries, while others may deplete their resources sooner. Sustainable quarrying practices and responsible resource management can help extend the lifespan of a quarry.
How is the limestone transported from the quarry to be processed?
Depends on the quarry. Some haul by truck, some haul by a conveyor belt.
Where are limestone quarry in nort Carolina?
Marion and Fletcher NC
When was the rogers city Michigan limestone quarry discovered?
1910
What is an example of a sentence using the word limestone?
Indiana has a limestone quarry. The outside of the house is limestone.
