WONDER #2679: Where Does the Sand on Beaches Come From?

Question 1 of 3

Which is NOT a common color for sand on beaches?

1. green
2. tan
3. black
4. pink

Question 2 of 3

Most sand on beaches come from a process called __________.

1. evaporation
2. eruption
3. erosion
4. continental drift

Question 3 of 3

This Wonder was mostly about...

1. how to practice sun safety while enjoying a day on the beach.
2. where sand comes from and how different colors of sand are produced.
3. how to build the perfect sand castle.
4. how mountains are formed from sand that travels up the rivers and streams to higher ground.

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