____________ is used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture using wind.

Threshing

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Sieving

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Handpicking

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Winnowing

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Solution

The correct option is D Winnowing
During winnowing the mixture is released from a height. The wind blows away the lighter component while the heavier component falls down. Thus, resulting in the separation of the components of the mixture.

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