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Sediment

All the accumulating sediment needs to settle out.


  Key words: Dirt, Geology, Sand, Sediment, Sedimentary, Sedimentation, Sediments  

  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


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

 Industrial sand information and services.

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