Which of the following is not correct? edimentary Rocks usually not as strong as igneous rocks Mechanical weathering is processes such as oxidation, solution, carbonation, leaching, hydrolysis Residual Soils are soils remain where they were formed All of the above

Which of the following is not correct? edimentary Rocks usually not as strong as igneous rocks Mechanical weathering is processes such as oxidation, solution, carbonation, leaching, hydrolysis Residual Soils are soils remain where they were formed All of the above

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.14P

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Which of the following is not correct?

edimentary Rocks usually not as strong as igneous rocks
	Mechanical weathering is processes such as oxidation, solution, carbonation, leaching, hydrolysis
	Residual Soils are soils remain where they were formed
	All of the above

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