What size of particle is usually the first to be set in motion by wind?
A)silt
B)clay
C)sand
D)pebble
E)boulder

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Sand particles are small and light enough to be easily lifted and set in motion by wind. Silt and clay particles are smaller, but they are also heavier and require greater wind speeds to be moved. Pebbles, boulders, and other larger particles are too heavy to be moved by wind.

What Size of Particle Is Usually the First to Be