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Is the threshold velocity for silt higher than the threshold velocity for sand?
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How does a sand sculpture keep from falling apart?
Remember that sand can be compacted into sand stone with enough pressure and time. The physicists will tell you all about "interstitial bridges" and other terms that I do not fully understand, but as a master sand sculptor, I can tell you that all sand is not created equal -- sculptures made from sand with a higher silt/clay content, such as the material you find on the US Gulf Coast, will stand longer because the clay holds the moisture longer. To extend the life of the sculpture we spray the completed work with a solution of white glue (non-toxic, biodegradable), diluted about 5 to one with water, on the surface. This creates a thin, "hard candy shell" that holds in the moisture and helps stave off weather damage. The ones I've seen done are normally very highly compacted damp sand. They use various methods to compress it as tightly as possible so the individual grains have as much contact with each other as the artist can achieve. Even so, gravity will eventually win and they will fall apart.
Which size particles does the wind usually skip and bounce for short distances?
clay and silt
What do waves destroy?
rock, salt, silt, and just about everything else. But depending on their power, it may just get your papers wet and soggy.
What happens to a laser beam when you pass it through a silt?
It's photons will interfere with themselves apparently. It's very strange that this happens. Particles don't interfere with themselves, but waves do.
What is bad about hydropower?
It requires building dams. Many of these affect the rivers, changing wildlife, and making the rivers build up silt and sediment.
IS limit for silt content in sand?
IS limit for silt in sand is 15to 35
What is biggest sand or silt?
Sand particles are much larger than silt particles.
What are 5 properties of soil?
clay,sand,silt,and loam
Which is more permeable silt or sand?
sand
What rocks materials are found in soil?
1. Rock materials that are found in soil are mainly sand, silt and clay.
Types of soil?
gravel,coarse,fine sand,silt and clay
What is the soil that holds sand and silt and clay.?
sand
Which earth materials are deposited first as the water in a river slows down?
Larger particles are deposited first as a stream loses velocity. Gravel would be deposited first, since it is the largest (out of Clay, Silt, Sand, and Gravel)
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
Is peat permeable?
Yes, peat is permeable.Specifically, permeability refers to the ability of water to pass through such materials as silt, sand and clay. The rate is fastest with sand, which drains easily and does not retain moisture. Drainage is slower and retention is higher with clay, peat and silt.
Silt and sand are examples of?
sediments
What is sand cone test?
Sand cone test is detemination of silt content of sand
