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Geological Engineering · Q64

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 64

Q64

What does the term "soil consistency" refer to?

A.
Soil grain size
B.
Resistance to penetration
Answer
C.
Organic content
D.
Soil compaction

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Soil consistency is the resistance of soil to deformation or penetration at different moisture contents.It's measured using tools like the penetrometer.