Sediments can be classified by size. Order the following sediment names in size from largest to smallest. (1 = largest; 5 = smallest) 1 (largest) cobble 2 clay 3 silt 4 sand 5 (smallest) pebble

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### Sediment Classification by Size

#### Instruction:
Sediments can be classified by size. Order the following sediment names in size from largest to smallest. (1 = largest; 5 = smallest)

#### Responses:

1. **Cobble**
   - (largest)
   - Selected option: cobble

2. **Clay**
   - Selected option: clay

3. **Silt**
   - Selected option: silt

4. **Sand**
   - Selected option: sand

5. **Pebble**
   - (smallest)
   - Selected option: pebble
Transcribed Image Text:### Sediment Classification by Size #### Instruction: Sediments can be classified by size. Order the following sediment names in size from largest to smallest. (1 = largest; 5 = smallest) #### Responses: 1. **Cobble** - (largest) - Selected option: cobble 2. **Clay** - Selected option: clay 3. **Silt** - Selected option: silt 4. **Sand** - Selected option: sand 5. **Pebble** - (smallest) - Selected option: pebble
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