Question

One student did an experiment with sand, gravel and water. The steps of the experiment are shown below. Put layers of sand and gravel in a beaker. Pour water slowly into the beaker. Observe the water fill the spaces between the particles of sand and gravel. Continue to pour water into the beaker until the water rises above the layer of sand and gravel. What does the student's experiment most likely demonstrate?

Answer 1

The experiment most likely demonstrates the movement of pollutants through the groundwater. An example of osmosis.

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Answer 2

His experiment can show movement of pollutants through the groundwater!