Multiple choice

What is silt?

  1. Fine sand

  2. a type of material

  3. a river or stream

  4. I have no idea

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A Correct answer
Explanation

While silt is sometimes described as fine sand, it is actually fine granular material between sand and clay in size. It is composed of mineral particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand, commonly found in river deposits and fertile soil.