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Sand is rock or coral that has been broken down by weathering or mechanical means to a fine grain size.
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The original source of all sand is?
rocks
What is soil texture?
The relative proportions of the various sizes of particles (silt, sand and clay) in a soil. Source: biologyonline.org
The mechanical breakdown of rocks by the action of other rocks and sand particles is called?
weathering
What is a bits of weathered rock particles?
well sand. but if it's particles of rock and soil and other materials then it's called sediments.
Is sand bigger than clay?
Yes, clay particles are very small, smaller than sand particles.
The original source of all sand is?
rocks
What is the main source of glass particles?
The main source of glass particles is sand. It is composed of granular material composed of mineral particles and finely divided rocks.
What affects the color of sand?
sand is just really tiny particles of rocks, so the colour of the sand is the colour of the original rock it came from.
How does sand clean water?
no
Is tar sand a renewable source?
No, tar sand is petroleum saturated sand deposits. It is a fossil fuel source like any other source of petroleum.
How does loess deposit form?
Loess deposits is form when sediment that is finer than sand, such as particles of clay and silt, is deposited into layers far from its source.
How sand is different from soil?
sand is different from other soil because the particles are biger tham other soil
Where does an undertow take sand and other particles from the shore?
out to sea.
Where does an undertow take sand and other particles from shore?
out to sea.
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.
Where does an under tow take sand and other particles from the shore?
Out of the ocean
What is soil texture?
The relative proportions of the various sizes of particles (silt, sand and clay) in a soil. Source: biologyonline.org
