Industry in the UK
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Main industries in the UK
Finance & Banking; Retail; Construction; Oil & Gas; Healthcare; and Education
Size of the UK economy
The 6th largest economy in the world
Quarrying case study and location
Torr Quarry in Somerset
Primary product of Torr Quarry
Limestone
Uses of limestone in the UK
Road construction; important buildings; and treating waste and contamination
Economic contribution of one quarry
£15 million each year
Advantage of quarrying
Provides jobs and some sites can be turned into nature reserves after use
Disadvantage of quarrying
Noise and dust pollution; and the loss of habitats
Importance of hydrogen production
It can be used as a renewable source to generate energy without contributing to global warming
Estimated economic value of hydrogen production
£320 billion in the UK
Advantages of hydrogen production
Creates 120
Disadvantages of hydrogen production
Requires large amounts of energy to produce and uses precious metals and concrete during construction
