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

Ever been to a beach? Pretty sure those are usually sand everywhere in the world. There is absolutely sand all over. Michigan and Indiana have giant sand dunes along the shore of Lake Michigan.