Which of the following have the largest particle size?

Stones

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Sand

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Gravel

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Clay

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Stones

C
Gravel

Particles of soil vary in their sizes. Sizes of some of the particles of soil are listed below. According to the list, stones and gravel have the largest particle size.

* Stones - Above 2.0 mm

* Gravel - Above 2.0 mm

* Sand - 0.02 - 2.0 mm

* Silt - 0.002 - 0.02 mm

* Clay - Below 0.002 mm

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