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    Basic Components of Sand Include Shells and Quartz
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Basic Components of Sand Include Shells and Quartz

Question 9

Question 9

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Basic components of sand include shells and quartz. How did these particles get so small?


A) through artificial grinding
B) heat and pressure
C) animals walking on them so much
D) physical weathering

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