Question

The soil moisture content of a clay soil sample was determined for the plastic limit, liquid limit and shrinkage limits. What will be the correct sequence of the occurrence of the following limits, Plastic Limit (P), Liquid limit (L) and shrinkage limit (S), associated with the decrease in moisture content (in the order high moisture content to low moisture content)? (Use symbols P, L, and S for selection of answer)

• A. L, S, P
• B. P, L, S
• C. S, L, P
• D. L, P, S

Answer 1

Answer: (D)