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The Eye Wonder team investigates a quarry. D.V. visits a quarry and learns it is where valuable minerals and stones are mined and extracted for use in construction.Visit the South Carolina Department of Education for Science standards.
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The Eye Wonder team investigates a quarry. D.V. visits a quarry and learns it is where valuable minerals and stones are mined and extracted for use in construction.Video
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