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Yes sand will absorb a small quantity of water. It is extremely small compared to the other soil particles (silt and clay). You can look for the Water Retention Curve for the specifics of the amounts of water that can be held by sand.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThis is a joke everyone. Why is sand wet? Answer: probably cuz theres water mixed with it.
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∙ 14y agoYes, water can be held in between grains of sand.
In some areas water flows through sand as groundwater after water percolates through soil.
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∙ 13y agoThere are much spaces between the different individual sand particles, thus allowing water to be able to seep through quickly and dig
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Is sand wet?
Sand can be wet or dry.
Is sand dry?
Dry sand is dry because it has little or no water in it. Wet sand is wet because it is saturated with water. Wet sand is often found on ocean beaches.
Why is wet sand at the beach cooler to walk on than dry sand?
because wet sand is cold from the cold water that makes it wet, and dry sand is in the sun and the water cant reach all the sand.
Is wet sand an element?
No sand is not a element.
What kind of sand is in the pacific ocean?
wet sand
If you have sand in your gerbils cage how long is it until you have to change it?
if it is wet take out the wet sand you can sift and reuse sand but 5 times max
How many tons does a cubic meter of wet sand weigh?
It will depend on (a) the bulk density of the dry sand and (b) the moisture content of the wet sand.
Does sand weigh more when it is wet or dry?
Sand, dirt, and other dry things weigh more if it is wet.
When sand is mixed with water what mixture will be formed?
...wet sand...?
Is there dry sand beneath the wet sand at the bottom of the ocean?
No
What is the dominant feel of sand?
Grainy, unless the sand was wet.
What is the density of sand?
Density of sand can vary depending on the grain size and moisture content and how tightly it is compactedIf you dont need very accurate densities the following should helpSand, wet 1922 Sand, wet, packed 2082 Sand, dry 1602 Sand, loose 1442 Sand, rammed 1682 Sand, water filled 1922 Sand with Gravel, dry 1650 Sand with Gravel, wet 2020density of sand will vary depending upon the condition.that is for wet,dry,gravel..
