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What natural resource are found in Jamaica?
What natural resource are found in Jamaica?
Limestone
What product is made from Limestone?
What product is made from Limestone?
Cement
What is Limestone's chemical composition?
What is Limestone's chemical composition?
Calcium carbonate
What is Limestone used for, beyond cement production? (Select all that apply)
What is Limestone used for, beyond cement production? (Select all that apply)
Jamaica's Limestone formations contribute to its unique karst landscapes.
Jamaica's Limestone formations contribute to its unique karst landscapes.
Intrusive and ______ rocks are different.
Intrusive and ______ rocks are different.
Flashcards
Limestone use
Limestone use
Limestone is used in cement, construction, agriculture and manufacturing.
Limestone composition
Limestone composition
Mainly calcium carbonate.
Limestone resource
Limestone resource
A natural resource found in Jamaica.
Cement production
Cement production
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Limestone uses (besides Cement)
Limestone uses (besides Cement)
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Karst landscapes
Karst landscapes
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Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Carbonate
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Soil conditioner
Soil conditioner
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Jamaica's Limestone
Jamaica's Limestone
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Limestone in Construction
Limestone in Construction
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Study Notes
Rocks, Resources
- Limestone is a natural resource found in Jamaica.
- Limestone is used in cement production.
- Limestone's chemical composition, primarily calcium carbonate, makes it valuable.
- Limestone is used in construction, agriculture (soil conditioner), and glass/paper manufacturing.
- Jamaica's limestone formations create unique karst landscapes, including caves and sinkholes.
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Description
Explore the significance of limestone as a natural resource in Jamaica. This quiz covers its uses in cement production, agriculture, and manufacturing, alongside its unique geological formations and landscapes. Test your knowledge about this valuable resource and its impact on the environment and economy.
