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How many limestone quarries are in the UK?
Over 100
Dorset source of limestone?
Dorset, a county in southern England, is not a significant source of limestone mining. However, limestone can be found in some parts of Dorset, particularly in the form of building stone or beach pebbles along the Jurassic Coast. The main source of limestone in the UK is typically in regions like Derbyshire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire.
What are the benefits of quarrying limestone?
Fewer quarries operate now compared with the past, but their scale is much bigger than ever before. The Peak District limestone is particularly pure (high in calcium carbonate), especially near to Buxton. There are many uses for limestone:Aggregate or crushed rockBuildingCement productionChemical production - fertilizer, filler etcIron and SteelLimeand our demand for these products led to a rapid increase in limestone extraction across the Peak District since the 1950s, reaching a peak in 1991 but more recently significantly falling.
Will it snow much in the UK for winter 2011-2012?
Yes, many recent meteorological reports suggest an even snowier winter than last year!
How does a lime kiln work?
Limestone / chalk is a naturally occurring mineral that consists principally of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It occurs widely throughout the world with the UK being no exception. The whole process of making any type of lime all begins back at the limestone quarries. After gaining planning permission to quarry the area, careful surveys and preparation is carried out into locating and drilling holes behind the rock face into which explosives are placed. When detonated, the explosion dislodges up to 30,000 tonnes of stone each time
How much petrol is used in the UK every year?
1005682.895
Where is the biggest limestone quarry in the UK?
The biggest limestone quarry in the UK is located in Leicestershire, near the village of Mountsorrel. Owned and operated by Tarmac, it is one of the largest quarries in Europe, producing millions of tons of limestone for construction projects every year.
How much limestone is quarried in the UK each day?
seamen X excrement and the % of urine
How much diesel fuel is used in the UK each year?
19'440'000 litres
How much salt does UK need every year?
How much sugar uk need every year
How much artificial fertilizer is used in the uk every year?
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How much paper and card you used in the UK each year?
i would say 10 piece's of both
How much chocolate does the UK eat per year?
The UK consumes about 605,000 tonnes a year
How many limestone quarries are there in the UK?
Over 100
How many limestone quarries are in the UK?
Over 100
Where is limestone found in UK?
The Chalk Downs are made of limestone, as are the Pennine Hills which run up the spine of England.
How much do doctors in the UK get paid a year?
Around £12345 a year
