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- Quarry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : to dig or take from or as if from a quarry. quarry marble. 2. : to make a quarry in.
- What is Quarrying?Quarrying is the process of removing rock, sand, gravel or other minerals from the ground in order to use them to produce materials for construction or other uses. So, a quarry is any such working on the surface of the earth where minerals are extracted.
- Quarry - WikipediaA quarry is a type of open-pit mine in which dimension stone, rock, construction aggregate, riprap, sand, gravel, or slate is excavated from the ground. The operation of quarries is regulated in some jurisdictions to manage their safety risks and reduce their environmental impact. [1][2]
- Quarry - Education | National Geographic SocietyA quarry is a place where rocks, sand, or minerals are extracted from the surface of Earth. A quarry is a type of mine called an open-pit mine, because it is open to Earth's surface. Another type of mine, a subsurface mine, consists of underground tunnels or shafts. The most common purpose of quarries is to extract stone for building materials.
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