Limestones

Synopsis

A brief review of limestone as a resource. Considers the general significance of limestone for industrial, agricultural and constructional use, how it was formed and its distribution in the UK. With the help of studies in the region of Bath, illustrates the importance of limestone as a building stone, and its contribution to the manufacture of quicklime (used in the steel industry) and cement.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1983

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

1st and 2nd year courses on limestone geomorphology; 3rd year courses in resource management.*

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

limestones

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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