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Which of the following terms are used to indicate grain sizes?

(a) Gravel

(b) Sand

(c) Silt

(d) All of the mentioned

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Correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned

The best I can explain: Terms such as gravel, sand, silt, and clay are used to indicate grain sizes. These terms are used only as a designation of particle size.

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