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C1 Topic 2 Materials from the Earth
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C1 Topic 2 Materials from the Earth
Formation of Rocks
Igneous
Magma solidifies to become a solid rock
cool fast = small crystals
cool slow = large crystals
Sedimentary
Erosion of rock, sediment layers compact to form rock
Sometimes fossil remains are found
Metamorphic
Heat and/or pressure can change rocks
limestone -> marble (stronger due to interlocking crystlas)
Limestone uses
Quarrying
Advantages
More jobs
Help UK economy
Disadvantages
Dusty and Noisy
Extra Traffic = Pollution
Damage tourist industry
Products
Cement
limestone + clay
Concrete
cement + gravel + water
Glass
limestone + sand + sodium carbonate
Neutralisation
limestone- ability to neutralise acids
Reduce acidity of soil
sprayed in chimneys -acidic gases
reduce harmful emission and acid rain
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