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Geological Engineering · Q122

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 122

Q122

The term �overburden� refers to:

A.
Bedrock layer
B.
Water table depth
C.
Soil and loose material above rock
Answer
D.
Structural load of building

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Overburden is the loose soil, sediment, and material overlying bedrock.It must often be removed or stabilized before construction.