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Quicksand

Part of speech: Noun, Thing

The quicksand is dangerous.


  • The process of collecting and evaluating information on hazards. - 299
  Key words: Hazard, Quick, Quicksand, Quicksands, Sand  

  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)  

Question: What is Sand?
  Answer: Sand is small loose gritty rounded grains of quartz rock, or other sedimentary minerals and disintegrated rock. - 125

Question: How big is a grain of sand?
  Answer: The diameter of the sand grain particles ranges from 0.06 to 2 millimeters. - 130

Question: What is smaller then a grain of sand?
  Answer: If the sand particles are too small it is considered silt or dust. - 131

Question: What is larger then a grain of sand?
  Answer: If the sand particles are too big they are pebbles or small stones. - 132

Question: Where is sand most frequently found?
  Answer: Sand is frequently found on the beach or in deserts. - 129


Topics from our world ...

  • Quick (51)  You need to be quick.
  • Sink Down  It will sink down into the mud.

  External related links to the world ...  

National Industrial Sand Association (NISA)
 National Industrial Sand Association (NISA)

 Industrial sand information and services.

sand.org - 832


  Words of Wisdom  

Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.   Acts 27:17 





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