If clay particles are smaller than silt particles, why is it harder for moving water to pick up clay?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Clay will adhere to other clay particles, which makes it act like a larger particle and would therefore need a higher velocity.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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