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Geological Engineering · Q87

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 87

Q87

What is an exploratory trench used for?

A.
Installing foundations
B.
Accessing utilities
C.
Exposing shallow subsurface features
Answer
D.
Driving piles

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Exploratory trenches are used to visually inspect shallow geological features, faults, and layering across a section.