Which of the following correctly shows the order for grains that would blow the least distance to grains that would blow the greatest distance?
a. bouncing grains, rolling grains, suspended grains
b. rolling grains, bouncing grains, suspended grains
c. rolling grains, suspended grains, bouncing grains
d. suspended grains, bouncing grains, rolling grains
Answer: b. rolling grains, bouncing grains, suspended grains
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