What are the disadvatages of quarrying?

Question

(limestone)

Answer 1

it leaves a big ugly gash in the ground

it is not unusual for the big hole to contain or gather pollutants.

Answer 2

noise pollution

dust pollution

increased traffic due to transportation of materials

urbanisation of area [can be good and bad]

it's an eyesore- visually displeasing

ruins the landscape, destroying habitats

when quarrying has stopped lots of people will be unemployed.

local environment ruined

animals (habitat destroyed)

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