GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sedimentation is a process in which the liquid is separated from the insoluble solid particles. In this process, the mixture of liquid and insoluble solid is placed in a container. Due to the gravity, the heavier solid particles get settled at the bottom of the container. These solid particles are called sediment.

Detailed explanation-2: -These insoluble solid particles are collectively known as sediment. Q. Insoluble solid particles settle at the bottom in a solid-liquid mixture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sedimentation: The settling of suspended solid matter at the bottom of a liquid is called sedimentation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sand is heavier than water, i.e. its density is more than that of water. When we mix sand and water, no reaction takes place. The sand simply settles down at the bottom of the water container. This is because sand is heavier than water and hence cannot float in water and this process is known as sedimentation.