0
It is first deposited by rivers. Then it is carried by waves form the ocean floor to the beach.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where is the most of the sand that is carried away from a beach deposited?
Some of it is carried up the shore and deposited higher up the beach. Some is deposited on the seabed.
What typically causes black sand on beaches in Michigan?
Some beaches with black sand may be due to 'stamp sand', leftover material from copper ore crushing processes near bodies of water.
Why is sand important?
There are many reasons why, and I have really no clue, but i believe sand is important because of beaches. I love beaches! I'm only doing this because I got bored, so don't use this for science.
How many black sand beaches in the world?
120
What tiny quartz particles make beaches?
Sand
Where did sand from beaches come from?
Sand on beaches came from RIVERS.
How do waves deposit form beaches?
Beaches are made from material deposited by waves.
Why do Caribbean beaches have black sand?
The beaches with black sand are volcanic in origin.
What do beaches have?
Sand
What is a mound of sand that was deposited by wind?
A sand dune.
How beaches form?
beaches form with sand and water
How are beaches?
Beaches are formed by waves depositting sand.
What are piles of sand deposited by wind in the desert?
Sand dunes
What Controls the Shape and Motion of Sand Dunes?
When wind carrying sand slows down or is trapped by some obstacle, such as a boulder or plant, the sand gets deposited. As the sand accumulates, a sand dune can form. Dunes often form on beaches or in deserts. Sand dunes move over time as, little by little, sand grains get moved by the wind from one side of the dune to the other.
How are beaches made?
Beaches are formed by waves depositting sand.
Are Australian beaches or American beaches nicer?
Australian for sure, American beaches have little or no waves and the sand is very rough. Australian beaches are definetly the way to go, more waves finer sand and the atmosphere
What deposits sand on beaches?
water
