How can you separate the mixture of sand and water?

Threshing

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Evaporation

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Decantation

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Sedimentation

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C
Decantation

D
Sedimentation

A mixture of sand and water can be separated by the process of sedimentation and decantation. First, the mixture is allowed to stand undisturbed. The heavier sand will settle down then the clear liquid is transferred to another beaker carefully without disturbing the sediment.

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