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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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What is the definition a sand dune?
A loose pile of wind-blown sand.
Definition of sand dunes?
they are formed in dry sandy areas
What is the definition of sandbars?
A raised portion of sand in a river or sea.
What is a definition of a mound of sand piled up by and usually occur along seashores and in some deserts?
A sand dune
What is the definition of sand hills?
Large loose, amorphous forms of wind-blown sand. -Also known as 'dunes'
What is the definition of the word sandblasting?
Sandblasting is a method of cleaning where sand is sprayed at something at high velocity. The abrasive action of the sand cleans the object.
What is the scientific definition of beach sand?
Sand is small particles of rock and minerals or other materials, such as coral or slag, and is not defined by its composition but rather by the size of its particles.
Can distillation work to separate sand and sugar?
Yes, separating sand from water be done by distillation.
Match each term to its definition?
Sedimentary depositional environment: Area of deposition Alluvial fan: Continental deposits of gravel and sand Sand dunes: Sand mounds in the desert Beach sand: Shoreline deposit of sediments Reef: Calcareous skeleton from organisms build this wave-resistant structure -.-
What is the definition of osar?
An osar is a long winding ridge of layered sand and gravel, or a mouth or mouthlike opening of the body
What is the definition of dune?
A sand dune is a very large accumulation of loose sand, often forming "wave" shapes. High winds carry sand for long distances and pile it up. (A similar process occurs with blowing snow that forms drifts in blizzards.)
What is a salt truck?
The definition after the Longman dictionary is: "a large vehicle that puts salt or sand on the roads in winter to make them less icy".
