Madison's group lab is given a dish that contains sand, shells and water. How should they classify the substance they have been given?
 A: The solution is a homogenous mixture because it has the same uniform appearance and composition throughout
 B: The solution is a heterozygous mixture because it does not have the same uniform appearance or composition.
 C: The substance is a compound because it contains several elements.
 D: The substance is a pure substance because it's made up of various compounds.