Asked by khare

Why did the stones settle to form the bottom layer of the soil profile?


They have similar colors.


They have a definite shape.


They are the heaviest particles.


They are the lightest particles.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini
They are the heaviest particles.

Heavier, larger particles (stones) settle out of suspension first under gravity, while lighter, finer particles remain suspended longer and settle later on top.