In the Unified Soil Classification System, the Symbol GP Stands

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the Unified Soil Classification System, the symbol GP stands for

• A)pea gravel.
• B)poorly graded gravel.
• C)peat and gravel.
• D)soil with good performance.
• E)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Turgor Pressure

The pressure exerted by water inside the cell against the cell wall, crucial for maintaining plant structure and rigidity.

Pressure Gradient

A physical quantity representing the rate of pressure change in space, directing fluid flow from high to low pressure areas.

Concentration Gradient

A variation in the concentration of a substance across a space, leading to diffusion or active transport phenomena.

Semipermeable Membrane

A membrane that allows the passage of certain molecules or ions but restricts others, crucial in processes like osmosis.