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Q: Which of the following represents the percentage limit of porosity of the compacted sand?
  • A. 5% to 15%
  • B. 15% to 30%
  • C. 30% to 40%
  • D. 40% to 50%
Correct Answer: Option C - The porosity of soil can vary widely. The porosity of loose sand can be about 50% while the porosity of compacted sand is about 30–40% • Porosity of cohesive soil is usually higher. For cohesive soil, the porosity varies in between 50%–70% • Porosity of organic soil can be very high as 80%–90%.
C. The porosity of soil can vary widely. The porosity of loose sand can be about 50% while the porosity of compacted sand is about 30–40% • Porosity of cohesive soil is usually higher. For cohesive soil, the porosity varies in between 50%–70% • Porosity of organic soil can be very high as 80%–90%.

Explanations:

The porosity of soil can vary widely. The porosity of loose sand can be about 50% while the porosity of compacted sand is about 30–40% • Porosity of cohesive soil is usually higher. For cohesive soil, the porosity varies in between 50%–70% • Porosity of organic soil can be very high as 80%–90%.