Question

____________ sand has higher clay content than ordinary sand.

(a) Silica Sand

(b) Loam Sand

(c) Illite

(d) Limonite

The question was posed to me in my homework.

The query is from Requirements of the Base Sand in section Sand Moulding of Foundry and Forging

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) Loam Sand

Best explanation: Loam Sand us composed of Sand particles and very fine clay particles. It is found in the successful farming regions known for fertile land. As it is softer than ordinary sand, it has higher clay content.