Why is there sand in deserts and no dirt? Why isn’t there sand anywhere else?

Question

I figured it was something to do with sand being light enough to be carried by wind, but that wouldn’t explain why the rest of the world lacks sand.

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Answer 1

I live on an island. It’s basically all sand under the grass. Any time they do construction you can see it. And we have ants like you wouldn’t believe. It’s like a giant anthill. I’m assuming this is because I live right between the ocean and the bay.