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Is a grain of sand the smallest rock?
no
What do you call a rock when it is broken up?
gravel sand talus detritus broken up rock?
Why arent all beaches made up of light colored sand?
because the nutrients in the sand differ and that's what makes the sand the color
What makes sand?
Sand is composed of bits of rock that have been broken down to a small size.
Which inorganic sedimentary rock has the smallest size sediments?
the smallest particles of sediment are found in clay.
Why aren't all beaches made up of light colors?
Sand is broken up rock. It depends what sort of rock is broken up. If you break up black lava, you get black sand.
What is naturally found in sand?
Often found in sand is broken down rock particles and dead organisms.
What happens to the pieces of rock when it is broken down by wind?
Erosion/gathering which generates sand.
What are most grains of sand made of?
tiny broken down pieces of rock and sea shells
What are small pieces of rock shell and other material that are broken down by the processes of weathering?
sand.
What is the generic term for very small loose particles of hard broken rock or minerals?
SAND
Does sand consist of sea shells?
MOST sand consists of broken down rock (silica dioxide). However, on islands, such as Hawaii, most sand is broken down coral (calcium carbonate). This is why most beaches in Hawaii are tan colored, and not white.
