Human Interaction with the Rock Cycle (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How deep can quarries typically be?
How deep can quarries typically be?
Up to 30 meters deep
What is a negative environmental impact of quarrying?
What is a negative environmental impact of quarrying?
Water pollution from silt
What is a common negative impact of quarrying on nearby communities?
What is a common negative impact of quarrying on nearby communities?
Noise pollution from blasting
How does quarrying impact surrounding water bodies?
How does quarrying impact surrounding water bodies?
Causes silt & reduces water quality
What is a common technique used in quarrying to split rocks?
What is a common technique used in quarrying to split rocks?
Plug and feather
What fuels the extraction of marble in Carrara?
What fuels the extraction of marble in Carrara?
All of the above
What is a key environmental concern of quarrying?
What is a key environmental concern of quarrying?
Dust and noise pollution
What does the rock cycle include?
What does the rock cycle include?
Formation, breakage, reformation
What human activity interacts with the rock cycle?
What human activity interacts with the rock cycle?
Mining and quarrying
What is a major benefit of geothermal energy?
What is a major benefit of geothermal energy?
Renewable & cost-effective