A scientist tests how quickly each of the following substances will settle out of water

To measure this property, she separately tests each of the following by placing 100 grams of the substance and 500 milliliters of water into a 1-liter jar with a tight lid. She then shakes the jar violently for 1 minute and places the jar on the lab table. Which one of the following would settle the fastest, creating the clearest water in the fastest amount of time? A) Gravel
B) Clay
C) Silt
D) Sand


A

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