Which of the following method of separation is used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air?
A
winnowing
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B
handpicking
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C
threshing
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D
sieving
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Solution
The correct option is A winnowing The method of separation that is used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air is winnowing.