Coarse -grained soils are divided into two types based on particle size. Name the two types and the particle size that separates them.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Gravel–consists of particles retained on a No. 4 sieve.
2. Sand–consists of particles that pass through a No. 4 sieve but are retained on a No. 200 sieve.

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