Summary Torry Quarry, Somerset case study- GEOGRAPHY GCSE AQA
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Course
Torr Quarry, Somerset
Institution
Harrodian
Book
GCSE Geography AQA Student Book
Grade 9 - GSCEs 2019
Torr Quarry, Somerset case study
- How it is becoming more sustainable
- Action being taken
- Why it is sustainable
- Economic / Social / Environment
Quarrying - cutting into the ground to extract materials
How Torr Quarry is becoming more sustainable:
- 60 acres landscaped to blend in with surrounding environment (planting trees /
grass, creation or wildlife lakes)
- Natural habitats that were lost due to extraction can now be restored
- Encourages biodiversity
- Makes the landscape more attractive to local people
- Environmentally & Socially sustainable
- Limestone features created to mimic natural limestone scenery
- The Quarry will blend in with natural environment (prevent it becoming an
eyesore)
- After Quarrying finishes it wont look like human activity has been there
- Environmentally sustainable
- Limestone is transported by rail instead of by road
- Ensures excess road traffic & congestion kept to a minimum
- Releases less CO2 emissions
- Creates jobs & boosts investment in local rail infrastructure
- Environmentally, Socially & Economically sustainable
- Environmental targets introduced - regular monitoring of noise, vibration, dust
emissions & water quality are carried out
- Prevents & reduces pollution to surrounding area
- Quarrying companies held accountable if they don't follow the standards
- Environmentally sustainable
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