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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