Methods of Separation in Everyday Life

A method where we use our

A method where we use our hands to separate substances based on their size, color, and shape. For example, removing small stones from rice or picking

The process of beating harvested crop

The process of beating harvested crop stalks to separate grains from them. Farmers traditionally beat wheat stalks on wooden logs to get grains.

Using wind or blowing air

Using wind or blowing air to separate lighter and heavier components. Husk (light) gets blown away while grains (heavy) remain. Done using a bamboo tr

Using a sieve with holes

Using a sieve with holes to separate particles of different sizes. Smaller particles pass through holes while larger ones remain on the sieve.

When liquid changes to vapor

When liquid changes to vapor and leaves behind solid substances. Used to obtain salt from seawater by keeping it in shallow pits under sunlight.