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Geological Engineering · Q39

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 39

Q39

What does a piezometer measure in a soil profile?

A.
Soil moisture content
B.
Pore water pressure or groundwater level
Answer
C.
Soil density
D.
Soil pH

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A piezometer is an instrument inserted into boreholes to measure groundwater levels or pore water pressure, critical for slope and foundation design.