Sand Quiz: questions and answers

1. What is the major constituent of sand?

Silica

Basalt

Igneous rock

2. In which form silica is usually found?

Quartz

Organic

Raw

3. What is the most common type of sand found?

Magnesium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Zinc Carbonate

4. What is the diameter of the sand?

1.902 to 3.604 mm

0.074 to 4.75 mm

0.045 to 2.087 mm

5. People, who collect sand as a hobby are called:

Bibliophile

Arenophile

Clinophile

6. In which condition does sand improve the traction on roads?

Snowy condition

Rainy Ccndition

Windy Ccndition

7. From which danger can a sandbag protect?

Arquebus

Bomblasts

Gunfires

8. Who are the organisms that thrive in sandy areas?

Bibliophile

Psammophile

Arenophiole

9. What is the annual consumption of sand ?

90 billion tons

40 billion tons

36 billion tons

10. How many types of black sand exist?

2

4

3

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