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shells that were crushed by waves or other things in the ocean being brought in by the waves/tides

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The sand comes from the erosion of the land. Some sand also comes from the calcium (a mineral) in seaweed.

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How does a sand beach form and where does the sand come from?

Pretty simple, actually. Longshore Drift


Where does sand on a beach come from?

The sand comes from the erosion of the land. Some sand also comes from the calcium (a mineral) in seaweed.


How to get rid of sand from the beach?

well you can't because it's part of the land and if you keep diging more sand will come.


Is beach sand different from desert sand?

Beach sand is definitely different from desert sand. Beach sand is made up of many different particles not found in desert sand.


What helps to trap sand on a beach?

Sand dunes can help trap sand on a beach, they can also be called sand traps. It is a natural way of keeping sand on a beach.


How does sandy beach form and where does the sand come from?

Pretty simple, actually. Longshore Drift


How does a sandy beach form and where does the sand come from?

Pretty simple, actually. Longshore Drift


Do the white sand beaches of Hawaii come from austialla?

yes it comes from Stockton beach


Is water under all of the sand on a beach?

their is not water under the sand on a beach. If there was the beach would collapse.


What is the difference between sand and beach?

Sand is the particles, beach is the place. And, a beach may be made of pebbles.


What color of sand at napoopoo beach?

what is color of sand at napoopoo beach, hi


When was Sand Beach Church created?

Sand Beach Church was created in 1855.