Which statement best describes how sand, silt, and mud differ in particle size, drainage, and typical habitats?

• A. Sand particles are the coarsest (>0.062 mm) and drain quickly; silt ranges roughly 0.0039-0.062 mm with moderate drainage; mud particles are finer (<0.0039 mm) and hold water and organics.
• B. Silt is coarser than sand and drains more slowly.
• C. Mud is coarser than sand.
• D. Sand and mud have identical drainage properties.

Answer: (A)