Pick up the correct statement from the following:
(A) Sand consists of coarse particles of silica formed due to the disintegration of rocks
(B) The grains of sand are not affected by frost
(C) Sand beds are permeable and do not allow water to rise up between pores due to capillary
action
(D) All the above

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Answer: Option D

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