One at a time,you test how quickly each of the following substances will settle out of water.To measure this property,you separately test each of the following by placing 100 grams of the substance and 500 milliliters of water into a 1 liter jar and screw on the lid tightly.Then you shake the jar violently for 1 minute and set the jar down.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

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Gravel consists of larger particles compared to clay, silt, and sand. Due to its larger size and greater weight, gravel will settle to the bottom more quickly when mixed with water, thus creating the clearest water in the fastest amount of time.

One at a Time,you Test How Quickly Each of the Following