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1 May, 08:12

Put the following sediments in the correct order according to size, with the largest particle type on the top and the smallest on the bottom. 1. Boulder

2. Pebble

3. Sand

4. Silt

5. Clay

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  1. 1 May, 08:45
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    The correct order according to particle size going from largest to smallest, beginning with the largest, is as follows.

    Boulder.

    Pebble.

    Sand.

    Silt.

    Clay.

    Explanation:

    Particle size for the above are as follows:

    Boulder: >256 mm.

    Pebble: 4-64 mm.

    Sand: 1/16 - 2 mm.

    Silt: 1/254 - 1/16 mm.

    Clay: <1/256 mm.

    This is how Clastic Sedimentary Rocks are classified.
  2. 1 May, 09:22
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    1, 2, 5, 4, 3

    Explanation:

    The below explanation explains the arrangement of the above options from top to the last based on size and form;

    A boulder is a large rock, that is why it is at the top of the chat. it is a large worn smooth rock by erosion

    A Pebble is form from the reaction of water and sand, it is a small smooth rock as a reaction of the two elements (water and sand).

    A clay is a natural rock that is grained together, it combines one or more clay together.

    Silt, a slit is a clay form, or fine sand usually carried by running water

    Sand, a sand is small sediment, loose granular substance from the erosion of rocks or stones
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