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What is the main objective of the earthmoving process?
To move soil or rock to meet construction requirements
Which of the following is NOT an activity involved in the earthmoving process?
Blasting
What factor has a major influence on the efficiency and profitability of a construction operation?
Choice of earthmoving equipment
What formula is used to estimate the production of all earthmoving equipment?
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What does 'trafficability' refer to in the context of earthmoving materials?
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What are the five fundamental material types that soil is considered to consist of?
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What is the phenomenon called when a soil increases in volume after excavation?
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What is the volume unit specified as the basis for payment in an earthmoving contract?
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What is the calculation to determine shrinkage percentage of soil?
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What does the term 'swell' refer to in soil mechanics?
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