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The method of separation used by farmers to separate grains from chaff is _________.


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The method of separation used by farmers to separate grains from the chaff is winnowing.

  • Farmers drop the grains mixed with chaff from a certain height.
  • chaffs being lighter are blown away by wind and the heavier grains collect in a heap. This process is called winnowing.

Therefore, the method of separation used by farmers to separate grains from the chaff is winnowing.


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