The process by which mud settles down in a container having muddy water is called _________.
A
sieving
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B
decantation
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C
filtration
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D
sedimentation
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Solution
The correct option is D sedimentation Sedimentation is a process in which the heavier solid particles present in a liquid settle down at the bottom of the container. Therefore the process by which mud settles down in a container having muddy water is sedimentation.