Earth's physical resources: rocks for roads - for iPad/Mac/PC

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Everyday life and the fabric of modern civilisation depend on using the Earth’s physical resources. This album explores the occurrence, availability, exploitation and sustainability of rocks and minerals. The two video tracks feature Thrislington and Divithill quarries in the north of England. Quarr…

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    • Jun 22, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 4m AVG DURATION
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    Transcript -- Rocks for Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


    Transcript -- An an introduction to this album

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    How a quarry works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 7:39


    Quarry managers explain how rock is formed and how they extract different layers of stone. Once blasted and processed, it is used to build roads.

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    Transcript -- How a quarry works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Quarry managers explain how rock is formed and how they extract different layers of stone. Once blasted and processed, it is used to build roads.

    crush sand dust slate wagon acre quarry stockpile limestone mudstone magnesian
    Longterm sustainability of quarries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009 4:35


    A look at the road laying process. The need to supply locally, use natural road products and protect the environment around quarries.

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    Transcript -- Longterm sustainability of quarries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2009


    Transcript -- A look at the road laying process. The need to supply locally, use natural road products and protect the environment around quarries.

    sustainability long term butterflies surface bucket demolition orchids asphalt argus grasslands rigidity excavate roadbed helleborine

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