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The amount of time that gravel can retain water will vary depending on its state. Fine gravel will holder water for long as opposed to coarse gravel.

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Does gravel absorb more water than soil?

Gravel does not absorb water as much as soil. Gravel has larger pore spaces and lacks the fine particles that help retain water, so water tends to flow through gravel more easily. Soil, on the other hand, has small pores that can hold and retain water.


Does soil absorb more water then gravel?

Yes, soil can typically absorb more water than gravel due to its larger surface area and greater capacity to hold water within its structure. Gravel, with its larger particles and reduced surface area, tends to drain water more quickly and may not retain as much water as soil.


Does gravel soil absorb water?

Water tends to sink quickly through gravelly soil (classed as quick draining), though not as quickly as through a sandy soil. Any soil between the gravel will absorb and retain some of the water.


How long does gravel hold water in it?

Gravel does not actually hold water in the sense of absorbing or retaining moisture like a sponge. Instead, water flows through gravel easily due to its porous nature, making it a good material for drainage and preventing water buildup in soil.


What will happen when gravel touches water?

The Gravel will absorb the water until it can absorb anymore.


Does gravel float or sink in water?

No, it does not.


Long winding ridges of sand and gravel deposited by mouth water is called what?

Moraine.


What will happen if mix gravel and water together?

When gravel is mixed with water, the gravel will not dissolve or undergo any chemical reaction with the water. The gravel will remain suspended or settle at the bottom of the water due to differences in density. The water may become cloudy initially due to the particles of gravel being dispersed, but eventually, the gravel will settle down, leaving clear water on top.


Does gravel make water acidic?

Gravel itself does not make water acidic. However, gravel can react with certain substances in the water and affect the pH levels. If there are other acidic substances present in the water, they can interact with the gravel and potentially lower the pH level of the water.


Why is water and gravel a suspension?

Yes because you can still see the gravel inside the water


What do fine sand and gravel do to water?

The gravel and sand filter out smaller particles from the water


Do 100 ml of gravel and 100 ml of water have the same mass?

No, the gravel sinks when placed in water and is therfore more dense than water. This means that given two equivalent volumes one of water , one of gravel, the mass of the gravel will be greater than that of the water.