Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.

A mixture of wheat grains and rice flakes can be separated by winnowing.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is True.

Explanation:

• Winnowing is a method used to separate lighter and heavier components of a mixture using wind or blowing air.

• In the mixture:

  • Wheat grains are heavier.

  • Rice flakes (flattened rice or poha) are lighter.

• When the mixture is dropped from a height in the presence of wind:

  • The heavier wheat grains fall straight down.

  • The lighter rice flakes are carried away by the wind.