Quiz on Sand

What is sand?

• A type of rock

• A granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles

• A type of soil

• A liquid substance

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

When identifying sand, what are three characteristics to observe?

• Color, size, and texture

• Weight, temperature, and smell

• Taste, sound, and shape

• Hardness, flexibility, and transparency

How can you determine the distance to the source of the sand or the wave energy of the beach?

• By measuring the temperature of the sand

• By analyzing the size and shape of the sand grains

• By observing the color of the water

• By counting the number of waves

What are beaches primarily made of?

• Rocks

• Sand

• Water

• Shells

What determines the composition of a beach?

• The weather

• Local availability of materials

• The ocean currents

• The type of fish nearby

What does the term 'sand' technically refer to?

• The color of sediment

• The size of sediment

• The location of sediment

• The texture of sediment

What is the common misconception about the term 'sand'?

• It refers to the color of the beach

• It refers to the size of sediment

• It refers to the stuff found on the beach

• It refers to the texture of rocks

Which classification is larger than 'cobble' in the Wentworth Classification?

• Boulder

• Pebble

• Gravel

• Sand

What is the ASTM Mesh size for 'medium sand'?

• 18

• 25

• 40

• 60

What is the ASTM Mesh size for 'coarse sand'?

• 5

• 10

• 18

• 25