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Dead sand does not exist. Sand is an abiotic substance of the earth that is neither dead nor alive. However "dead" sand could mean sand that is not subject to erosion of any kind, and thus just stays in one place for a very long time.
I think the second idea above is getting towards the correct answer. I've come across this term in drilled boreholes, and I assume it to mean that the sand does not flow, i.e. it has some degree of compactness or cementation.
The opposite to this (also seen in borehole logs) is 'live' sand, which I interpret as 'running sand' or 'piping sand', i.e. sand which is not bound together and tends to flow as soon as it is brought to the surface.
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∙ 9y agoDead sand, in the aquarium business, refers to sand that is not populated with beneficial bacteria and other micro-organisms. Live sand contains such organisms which help aerate it when wet.
The second definition refers to sand that may be used as an "underneath course" for a finished layer of loose stones or gravel.
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What is the definition of bedrock?
The solid rock that underlies loose material, such as soil, sand, clay, or gravel.
Both weathering and erosion produce?
Sediment, which is small bits of rock, soil, sand ,dead stuff....
What are the components of sand?
It depends on where you live and whether or not you are only counting naturally occurring grains. Sand can have quartz, magnetite, olivine, feldspar, obsidian, pieces of coral, shells, or dead sea organisms. You can look up the components of your local sand on sites like "Sands of the World" (Google search "sands of the world" -top entry).
What are huge piles of sand called?
Large piles of sand are called dunes.
What is a sand of sand called?
its called a sand dune.
What is the definition of sand?
Dead sand does not exist. Sand is an abiotic substance of the earth that is neither dead nor alive. However "dead" sand could mean sand that is not subject to erosion of any kind, and thus just stays in one place for a very long time. I think the second idea above is getting towards the correct answer. I've come across this term in drilled boreholes, and I assume it to mean that the sand does not flow, i.e. it has some degree of compactness or cementation. The opposite to this (also seen in borehole logs) is 'live' sand, which I interpret as 'running sand' or 'piping sand', i.e. sand which is not bound together and tends to flow as soon as it is brought to the surface.
What is the definition a sand dune?
A loose pile of wind-blown sand.
What is a dead sand dune?
A sand dune that got blown away
What is the definition of dead lakes?
The definition of dead lakes is that the lakes are dead with chemicals and etc those stuff can kill the animal that live in it and drink it
What is the definition of dead?
Lifeless
Why do people use colored sand to make sand sculptures on day of the dead?
It is a tradition.
Is sand dunes alive or dead?
nonliving
What is the definition of sandbars?
A raised portion of sand in a river or sea.
Definition of sand dunes?
they are formed in dry sandy areas
What is the definition of sand hills?
Large loose, amorphous forms of wind-blown sand. -Also known as 'dunes'
What is a definition of a mound of sand piled up by and usually occur along seashores and in some deserts?
A sand dune
Is dead definition true?
yes.
