Topic Summaries

Case study – past and present impacts

IGCSE > Geography > Pearson IGCSE > IGCSE Geography Topic Summaries > Economic changes in the UK > Case study – past and present impacts
Previous Module
Next Module

Weather hazards and atmospheric circulation

Hot desert ecosystems

Cold environment ecosystems

Glacial landscapes

Glacial landform processes

Energy supply

Torr Limestone Quarry, Somerset, UK

Past environmental impacts:

  • Natural habitats destroyed.
  • Air pollution from emissions.
  • Landscapes were scarred by abandoned quarry sites.

Present sustainable management:

  • 80 hectares of land restored to grassland.
  • Regular monitoring of water quality, airborne emissions, and noise.
  • Chippings transported by rail to reduce road traffic and emissions.

Unlock Case study – past and present impacts

Subscribe to SnapRevise+ to get immediate access to the rest of this resource.

Premium accounts get immediate access to this resource.

Previous Module
Next Module