Question

Collect some muddy water from a pond or a river. If it is not available, mix some soil to water in a glass.

Let it stand for half an hour. Observe the water carefully and note your observations.

Does some soil settle at the bottom of the water? Why? What will you call this process?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes it will settle down at the bottom of water.

Decantation is the process of settling down of mud in water

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, the water will settle down.

Due to the gravitation force of earth, the soil having some mass will settle down.

This process is called “Decantation”.