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Repeat the same procedure with the sand and silt. What do you notice?

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Hello. This question is incomplete. The full question is:

Above the gravel container. Observe water moving though the gravel. Repeat the same procedure with the sand and silt. What do you notice?

Answer:

Water will pass through sand faster than silt.

Step-by-step explanation:

Silt has a lot of clay in its composition, which compromises the existence of pores, preventing its ability to infiltrate. As a result, silty soil does not allow water to pass through it quickly.

The opposite is true of sand. This is because the sand is a very porous soil and has a very low amount of clay, which makes the sand have a high infiltration capacity, allowing the water to pass through it with agility.

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