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Geological Engineering · Q41

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 41

Q41

In geotechnical exploration, soil stratification refers to:

A.
Soil contamination levels
B.
Changes in soil layers with depth
Answer
C.
Surface topography
D.
Water retention in soil

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Soil stratification is the study of how soil types vary with depth, affecting load-bearing and settlement behavior.