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Clay and silt are found in what part of the river?
If the river is moving slower than ~0.01 cm/sec, then clay may be found in the river bed. If it is slower than ~0.3 cm/sec, then silt may be found. Any faster and the clay and silt would be deposited at the mouth of the river where the velocity decreases greatly.
What is silt soil?
silt soil is smaller than sand but larger than clay
How big is sand silt and clay?
Clay is less than 0.002 silt is 0.002 to 0.05 and sand is 0.05 to 2in
What is the difference between silt and clay?
The difference is that clay is smaller than silt, and clay is sticky, while the silt is loose and feels silky.
Which is more permeable sand silt and clay?
The finer material holds more water. The granular size of Clay, Silt and Sand are in this order (smallest to largest):ClaySiltSandSo Clay holds the most water, then Silt, Then Sand.This can be disproved if one is dry and the other is wet or other variations of this idea obviously.*This is one of those question where I wish wiki Answers would allow commas.
Clay and silt are found in what part of the river?
If the river is moving slower than ~0.01 cm/sec, then clay may be found in the river bed. If it is slower than ~0.3 cm/sec, then silt may be found. Any faster and the clay and silt would be deposited at the mouth of the river where the velocity decreases greatly.
What is silt soil?
silt soil is smaller than sand but larger than clay
How big is sand silt and clay?
Clay is less than 0.002 silt is 0.002 to 0.05 and sand is 0.05 to 2in
What is the difference between silt and clay?
The difference is that clay is smaller than silt, and clay is sticky, while the silt is loose and feels silky.
Is sand smaller than clay?
No it is bigger.larger than clay but smaller than sand particles" - DESCRIBING SILT
Which is more permeable sand silt and clay?
The finer material holds more water. The granular size of Clay, Silt and Sand are in this order (smallest to largest):ClaySiltSandSo Clay holds the most water, then Silt, Then Sand.This can be disproved if one is dry and the other is wet or other variations of this idea obviously.*This is one of those question where I wish wiki Answers would allow commas.
Why is clay found in rivers?
The reason many rivers contain clay is because clay particles are lighter than the small rocks and pebbles beneath, so the clay particles are deposited on top of the rocks. However clay is not lighter than silt particles, in fact clay is much heavier. Normally the silt would cover the clay, but if the river is fast enough, it may continue to carry away the silt particles, and leave the clay.
How is silt and clay carried by a river?
It is carried in solution so you can't see it but it is there and the water has a greater frce than griavity does on the silt/clay so that is how it stays up.
Name the sediment that has particles that are larger than clay but finer than sand?
silt
Does clay sink?
Clay, in fact, does sink at certain conditions. ~Liz http://eragongal44.webs.com
What is a type of sediment of which the particles are larger than clay but finer than sand?
The mineral component of soil texture is comprised of three types: sand is the largest, silt is next, and clay is the smallest. Soil also contains varying amounts of organic matter, flora and fauna.
What particles which are slightly larger than clay particles make up siltstone?
Silt a particle slightly is larger than clay. Also, hence the name.
