What is another word for Quarries?
Pronunciation: [kwˈɒɹɪz] (IPA) 
Quarries refer to extraction sites where stones, rocks, minerals, or other natural materials are excavated. Some synonyms for the word Quarries include mine, excavation, pit, quarrying, quarry site, stone pit, gravel pit, open-cast mine, and quarry works. These words are used interchangeably, depending on the context of the sentence.
Quarries are essential for construction, road building, and other infrastructural projects. Quarrying helps in generating raw materials used in producing concrete, asphalt, and other building materials. While quarrying helps boost the economy, it also poses environmental challenges due to noise, dust, and disturbance to natural habitats. Therefore, governments, environmentalists, and industry players must work together to ensure sustainable quarrying practices to safeguard the environment.
