Human Interaction with the Rock Cycle (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Explain the rock cycle in geology.
Explain the rock cycle in geology.
Processes of rock formation, erosion, and recycling.
How do humans interact with the rock cycle?
How do humans interact with the rock cycle?
Through mining, quarrying, and energy exploration activities.
What materials are typically extracted through quarrying?
What materials are typically extracted through quarrying?
Limestone, granite, and marble for building construction.
Where are Carrara marble quarries located?
Where are Carrara marble quarries located?
In Tuscany, Italy, famous for pure white marble.
What extraction method uses explosives?
What extraction method uses explosives?
Blasting large masses of rock apart for extraction.
What is the maximum depth of quarries in meters?
What is the maximum depth of quarries in meters?
Quarries can reach depths of around 50 meters.
What is a positive economic impact of quarrying?
What is a positive economic impact of quarrying?
Provides 50,000 tonnes of aggregates for building projects.
What pollution is caused by quarrying?
What pollution is caused by quarrying?
Noise, air, and water pollution affect nearby communities.
What is geothermal energy used for?
What is geothermal energy used for?
Generating electricity and heating applications.
What percentage of Iceland's homes use geothermal heating?
What percentage of Iceland's homes use geothermal heating?
90% of homes are heated using geothermal energy.