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Sand comes in various colors depending on the minerals present in it. It can range from white to yellow, red, pink, and even black. The most common color of sand is a light beige or tan.
Deserts have sand because it is a result of the erosion of rocks and minerals over time. The lack of vegetation in deserts makes it easier for the sand to accumulate and be exposed on the surface. The extreme temperatures and arid conditions in deserts also contribute to the breakdown of rocks into sand-sized particles.
Loamy soil is typically a dark brown color due to its mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles, which give it a rich and fertile appearance.
Sand tends to get hotter than dirt when exposed to direct sunlight due to its lower specific heat capacity, which means it heats up quicker. Sand also has lower thermal conductivity, meaning it retains heat for longer periods compared to dirt. This is why sand at the beach can feel much hotter on a sunny day than the soil in your garden.
its called a sand dune.
Huge piles of sand are called sand dunes. Sand dunes typically form in deserts or coastal areas where there are strong winds that shape and move the sand into these large structures.