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What property of the soil is measured by shear strength?
What property of the soil is measured by shear strength?
- Moisture content
- Porosity
- Density
- Cohesion (correct)
Which factor does NOT significantly affect the shear strength of soil?
Which factor does NOT significantly affect the shear strength of soil?
- Temperature (correct)
- Mineral composition
- Saturation
- Grain size
What does high shear strength indicate about the soil?
What does high shear strength indicate about the soil?
- High stability (correct)
- High permeability
- Weak compaction
- Low stability
Which type of soil is likely to have higher shear strength?
Which type of soil is likely to have higher shear strength?
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How does water content affect the shear strength of soil?
How does water content affect the shear strength of soil?
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