Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Sand, Stone, Rock, Boulder, Hill
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
From grains to landforms, geological entities can be ordered by typical size/aggregation. This tests practical world knowledge.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Order by increasing size: grains → small pieces → large rock masses → landforms.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Sand (finest particles).Stone (small piece).Rock (general larger mass).Boulder (very large single rock).Hill (terrain feature).
Verification / Alternative check:
Everyday usage and geological terminology agree broadly with this scale progression.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They place a landform amid granular materials or invert natural size relations.
Common Pitfalls:
Equating stone with rock interchangeably; here we use relative typical sizes.
Final Answer:
Sand, Stone, Rock, Boulder, Hill
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