What does the term "particle size" refer to?
Q: What does the term "particle size" refer to?
A: The term "particle size" refers to the diameter of individual grains of sediment or the lithified particles in clastic rocks.
Q: Can the term "particle size" be used to refer to other granular materials?
A: Yes, the term "particle size" may be used for other granular materials as well.
Q: What is the definition of "gravel" in certain schemes?
A: In certain schemes, "gravel" is anything larger than sand (>2.0 mm) and includes "granule", "pebble", "cobble", and "boulder" in the above table.
Q: What size range does "pebble" cover in this scheme?
A: In this scheme, "pebble" covers the size range 4 to 64 mm (-2 to -6 φ).
Q: Is there a difference between the terms "particle size" and "grain size"?
A: No, there is no difference between the terms "particle size" and "grain size". They both have the same meaning.
Q: Can "grain size" be used to refer to non-sedimentary or non-granular materials?
A: No, "grain size" can only be used to refer to sedimentary or granular materials.
Q: What are some examples of materials that can be included in the term "gravel"?
A: Some examples of materials that can be included in the term "gravel" are granule, pebble, cobble, and boulder.
