Which property of a rock increases its resistance to weathering?
A. High porosity
B. Fine grain size
C. High quartz content
D. Presence of clay
E. 3
A. High porosity
B. Fine grain size
C. High quartz content
D. Presence of clay
E. 3
Which factor most significantly affects the bearing capacity of soil?
A. Soil color
B. Water table
C. Grain size and density
D. Soil pH
E. 3
Which property of soil is evaluated using a triaxial test?
A. Plasticity
B. Permeability
C. Shear strength
D. Specific gravity
E. 3
Which rock type is generally considered strongest in engineering applications?
A. Shale
B. Granite
C. Limestone
D. Sandstone
E. 2
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