Arrange the following geological/material terms from smallest particle to largest landform. 1. Stone 2. Sand 3. Rock 4. Boulder 5. Hill
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A2, 1, 3, 4, 5
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B5, 3, 2, 1, 4
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C5, 4, 2, 1, 3
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D1, 4, 2, 3, 5
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E2, 3, 1, 4, 5
Answer
Correct Answer: 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Material/landform ordering tests knowledge of relative scale from granular particles to macro relief features.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Sand refers to small granules.
- Stone is a small piece of rock.
- Rock is the general consolidated mass.
- Boulder is a very large detached rock fragment.
- Hill is a prominent landform, larger than boulders.
Concept / Approach:Order strictly by size/scale: particle → fragment → mass → very large fragment → landform.
Step-by-Step Solution:2 Sand (smallest).1 Stone (pebble/stone scale).3 Rock (generic mass).4 Boulder (very large rock piece).5 Hill (macro landform).
Verification / Alternative check:Each element is larger or more extensive than the previous.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Placing hill before sand is reversed; mixing stone/rock order ignores that stone is a piece of rock.
Common Pitfalls:Equating “rock” with any size; the term is generic, but here we use common educational hierarchy.
Final Answer:2, 1, 3, 4, 5