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I think you'll find that the rocks will sink to the bottom and you'll be able to pour the water off them. At least, that's what I've always found when I put rocks in water. They sink. Haven't you noticed this?

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Filtration. The water passes through the filter while the rocks are trapped. This is an example of a physical separation.

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