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How long does it take for water to seep through clay?

The time it takes for water to seep through clay can vary depending on factors like clay composition, thickness, and compaction. Generally, it could take from hours to days for water to seep through compacted clay, while in less compacted clay, it may take minutes to hours.


Which is heavier clay or silt?

Clay is generally heavier than silt because clay particles are smaller and more densely packed together, resulting in a higher density. Silt particles are larger and less dense, making them lighter than clay particles.


Which type of soil retain the greatest amount of water?

Clay soil retains the greatest amount of water due to its small particle size and high water-holding capacity. Sand soil has larger particles and lower water retention capacity. Silt soil falls in between clay and sand in terms of water retention.


Is thickness a characteristic of minerals?

Although minerals may have habits which include varying dimensions of height versus width, thickness is not a term normally associated with mineral characteristics. The usual characteristics used in mineral identification are luster, hardness, crystal system, streak color, specific gravity, and other properties which may depend on laboratory testing.


Which soil has greatest permeability?

Sandy soil typically has the greatest permeability compared to clay or loamy soils. This is because sandy soil has larger particles with more space between them, allowing water to move more freely through the soil.

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What is a slab clay?

A slab of clay usually means rolled out clay. The thickness varies but is generally about a half inch.


When was Greatest Hits - Clay Walker album - created?

Greatest Hits - Clay Walker album - was created on 1998-06-09.


How long does it take for water to seep through clay?

The time it takes for water to seep through clay can vary depending on factors like clay composition, thickness, and compaction. Generally, it could take from hours to days for water to seep through compacted clay, while in less compacted clay, it may take minutes to hours.


How do you make the Acropolis out of clay?

Till, pave and sow over the dead. (A.K.A. "clay.") Voila! you have begun Sim City V2.0! --- Roll the clay into long strings the thickness of a pencil, and you can cut pillars in equal lengths. If you are building the one that existed (not the ruins), you can use painted cardboard for the roof (which was wood).


Which candidate had the greatest electoral and popular vote in 1824 but failed to win presidency?

Andrew Jackson


What determine the thickness of the soil profile?

Time actually determines thickness of soil profile.Layers of sand,clay,humus,weathered rocks etc. continue to get deposited over already present layers of soil.As long as this continues level of soil goes higher and higher.


Which is heavier clay or silt?

Clay is generally heavier than silt because clay particles are smaller and more densely packed together, resulting in a higher density. Silt particles are larger and less dense, making them lighter than clay particles.


Which type of soil retain the greatest amount of water?

Clay soil retains the greatest amount of water due to its small particle size and high water-holding capacity. Sand soil has larger particles and lower water retention capacity. Silt soil falls in between clay and sand in terms of water retention.


What is the name of the greatest person on earth?

It is entirely a matter of opinion. Perhaps the best known to make the claim is Cassius clay/Muhammed Ali


What was the name of the former African Americian heavy weight boxing champion who titled himself as The Greatest?

That would have to be Cassius Clay aka Muhammed Ali.


Who said he was the greatest?

Fairly famous words of Cassius Clay, before becoming Muhammad Ali. Change of name didn't change his claim, though.


Kentucky is famous for raising champion?

You may be thinking of Louisville native Muhammed Ali (Cassius Clay), arguably the greatest boxer of all time.