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Which of the following is NOT a direct method of soil exploration?

A. Test pit

B. Auger boring

C. Electrical resistivity

D. Rotary drilling

Answer: Option C

Electrical resistivity is a geophysical (indirect) method, while the others involve physically reaching and retrieving subsurface materials.

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