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The term "specific gravity" of soil solids refers to:

A. Ratio of volume to weight

B. Weight of soil per unit volume

C. Ratio of density of soil to air

D. Ratio of density of soil solids to water

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of soil solids to the density of water.It is dimensionless and helps in calculating other soil properties.

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