I WONDER - What Is Quicksand?

Quicksand is a type of wet sand that can trap people or objects. When weight is applied, the water in the sand is displaced, causing the sand to lose its strength and making it difficult to escape.

What is quicksand primarily composed of?

• Gravel

• Dry sand

• Clay

• Wet sand

What is the main danger of quicksand?

• It can trap people or objects

• It can cause dehydration

• It can cause burns

• It can freeze objects

How does the weight of an object affect quicksand?

• It makes the sand dry

• It strengthens the sand

• It causes the sand to harden

• It displaces water and weakens the sand

What happens to the sand when water is displaced?

• The sand loses its strength

• The sand becomes stronger

• The sand turns into clay

• The sand becomes dry

Why is it difficult to escape from quicksand?

• Because it is sticky

• Because it is dry

• Because the sand loses strength

• Because it is slippery