The Truth About Quicksand
Is quicksand for real? Yes, but it's not as deadly as it is in the movies. Quicksand forms when sand gets mixed with too much water and
① becomes loosened and soupy.
It may look like normal sand, but if you were to step on it, the pressure from your foot would cause the sand ② to act
more like a liquid, and you'd sink right in.
Pressure from underground sources of water would separate and suspend the granular particles, ③ reduced
the friction between them. In quicksand, the more you struggle, the ④ deeper you'll sink.
But if you remain still, you'll start to float. So if you ever do fall into quicksand, remember to stay calm, and don't move until you've stopped ⑤ sinking.