Winnowing Technique


 
 
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Winnowing Technique

Winnowing Technique : the method of separating heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or blowing air is called winnowing. Farmers drop the mixture of wheat and husk from a height. The husk is carried by the wind and form a heap at a small distance away. The wheat grains being heavier fall vertically to form a separate heap.

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Question : 1

Husk can be separated from wheat by which process ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

It is a process of separation which is used to separate heavier particles of a mixture from lighter particles of the mixture. The process is carried out with the help of wind. The process is _________________

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

_________________ is used to separate husk from wheat.

Right Option : C
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