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WWatsford

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Which particle size has the fastest settling velocity in still water?
  a. clay
  b. fine sand
  c. coarse sand
  d. silt
  e. coarse silt



Question 2

Which particle size is transported the farthest by waves and currents?
  a. silt
  b. clay
  c. pebble
  d. cobble
  e. sand



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leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


WWatsford

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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