{"id":6249,"date":"2024-04-15T02:26:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6249"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:26:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:26:01","slug":"pick-up-the-correct-statement-from-the-following-a-sand-consists-of-coarse-particles-of-silica-formed-due-to-the-disintegration-of-rocks-b-the-grains-of-sand-are-not-affected-by-frost-c-sand-beds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/pick-up-the-correct-statement-from-the-following-a-sand-consists-of-coarse-particles-of-silica-formed-due-to-the-disintegration-of-rocks-b-the-grains-of-sand-are-not-affected-by-frost-c-sand-beds\/","title":{"rendered":"Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Sand consists of coarse particles of silica formed due to the disintegration of rocks B. The grains of sand are not affected by frost C. Sand beds are permeable and do not allow water to rise up between pores due to capillary action D. All the above"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Sand consists of coarse particles of silica formed due to the disintegration of rocks&#8221; option2=&#8221;The grains of sand are not affected by frost&#8221; option3=&#8221;Sand beds are permeable and do not allow water to rise up between pores due to capillary action&#8221; option4=&#8221;All the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. All of the above are correct statements about sand.<\/p>\n<p>Sand is a granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. It is defined by size, being finer than gravel and coarser than silt. Sand can be found in many different environments, including beaches, deserts, and riverbeds.<\/p>\n<p>The grains of sand are typically made of silica, which is a type of silicon dioxide. Silica is a very common mineral, and it is the main component of quartz. 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