Slope angle affects the speed of water runoff and gravitational pull on the soil, increasing erosion risk on steeper slopes.Correct Answer: Slope angle.
53.
What is the term for the vertical difference between the highest and lowest points in an area?
The falling head test measures the permeability of fine-grained soils by observing the rate of water drop in a standpipe.Correct Answer: Falling head test.
55.
What is the role of geological engineering in construction projects?
Geological engineers assess the behavior of rocks and soils to ensure safe, stable, and efficient construction designs.Correct Answer: Assessing earth material behavior.
56.
What is the geological term for the zone of weathered rock and soil above the water table?
Rock color is a visual property but has little impact on mechanical behavior. Key classification systems use structural and mechanical properties.Correct Answer: Rock color.
58.
Which device is used for determining groundwater table in boreholes?
Sinkholes form in karst terrain where groundwater dissolves soluble rocks like limestone, posing hazards for construction.Correct Answer: Presence of sinkholes.
