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Which type of soil is not ideal for buildings due to its tendency to shift around as it dries or moistens?

  • Rock
  • Sand
  • Clay (correct)
  • Gravel

Which type of soil has large particles that allow it to drain water quickly, reducing the risk of the building shifting and forming cracks?

  • Gravel
  • Clay
  • Rock
  • Sand (correct)

Which type of soil is recommended for building foundations on sandy soil that may wash away over time?

  • Drilled pier foundation
  • Rock/Bedrock foundation
  • Slab-on-grade foundation
  • Helical pier foundation (correct)

Which type of soil is considered an excellent option for building foundations due to its high bearing capacity?

<p>Rock/Bedrock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil requires deeper foundation depths to increase stability?

<p>Clay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil is considered the best for construction due to its ideal combination of silt, sand, and clay?

<p>Loam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of building on loam soil?

<p>Undecomposed material (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil is considered a very poor option for a foundation due to its low bearing capacity and tendency to shift around?

<p>Peat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is silt considered a poor soil option for building a foundation?

<p>Shifting and expanding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if you fail to select the best type of soil for your construction project?

<p>Both immediate and future foundation issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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