Which United States location contributes to most of the exploitable sand?
a. Texas
b. Alaska
c. Oregon
d. Florida
ANS: B
The coasts of Alaska, California, Washington, and region from Virginia to Maine produce the most
amount of exploitable sand in the United States. These deposits are near-shore, widespread and, more
importantly, easily accessible. Information can be found in the section Physical Resources.
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