The fine sand soil or mud carried along by a river is called silt.

Here's a breakdown:

* Silt is a type of sediment that is finer than sand but coarser than clay.

* Rivers carry a lot of silt, which is eroded from the surrounding land and transported downstream.

* This silt can accumulate in floodplains, deltas, and other areas where the river slows down.

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