Arrange the following rock particles which occur in soil in the decreasing order of their sizes: Sand, Clay, Gravel, Silt. Immersive Reader
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Clay>Silt>Sand>Gravel
Silt>Clay>Sand>Gravel
Gravel >Sand>Silt>Clay

Gravel >Sand>Silt>Clay

Explanation:

Sand, Clay, Gravel and Silt

Clay: all particles smaller than 0.002 mm

Silt: all particles within the size range of 0.002-0.05 mm;

Sand: all particles within the size range of  (2.0 mm - 0.05 mm)

Gravel particles are larger than sand, ranging in size from 4.75 mm to 75 mm

Going through the options, the correct option is;

Gravel >Sand>Silt>Clay