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.
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Question:
How big is a grain of sand?
Answer: The diameter of the sand grain particles ranges from 0.06 to 2 millimeters.
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Question:
What is smaller then a grain of sand?
Answer: If the sand particles are too small it is considered silt or dust.
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Question:
What is larger then a grain of sand?
Answer: If the sand particles are too big they are pebbles or small stones.
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Question:
Where is sand most frequently found?
Answer: Sand is frequently found on the beach or in deserts.
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Question:
What is a stone?
Answer: A stone is a small hard rock, that is larger then a pebble and made of minerals.
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