Where Does The Sand Come From?

Answer 1

Sand is mostly ground-up mountains and rocks.

Answer 2

Sand is created from the weathering and erosion of rock and rock particles to a size that is between .06-2.0 mm in diameter. Sand deposits can be of quartz particles, gypsum particles, fractured obsidian, oolites, glauconite, shell or coral fragments, or other mineral or rock material. Sand creation processes include the following steps: # Larger rock is broken down into progressively smaller and smaller particles by mostly mechanical weathering which include abrasion during transportation, freeze/thaw cycles, and fracture from gravity induced impacts. # The mechanically weathered rocks are now further weathered and reduced in size by the effects of chemical weathering, either through the chemical interactions with naturally acidic rainfall and water or from chemicals released by organisms. # At a certain size, the rock particles are easily transported and tossed about by wind and water. The abrasion of particle against particle further reduces their size. Eventually in the erosion process, the particles are carried by wind and can form dunes, or are carried by water to river banks, lakes, or seas where they can form beaches.

Answer 3

If your asking how is sand created, sand is created by mashed up sea shells, fish parts/excrements, glass, rocks, and other non bio degradable material such as worn plastic, in the case for the plastic sand will wash over it till it is broken up into tiny peices and mixed with the sand.

Answer 4

Sand is typically made up of finely ground rocks and minerals that have been broken down over time through erosion and weathering processes. It can come from various sources such as beaches, rivers, deserts, or even quarries where rocks are crushed into smaller pieces. The specific composition of sand depends on the local geology and the types of rocks present in the area.