Which of the Following Statements Concerning Liquefaction Is NOT True

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning liquefaction is NOT true?

• A) It is caused when a substantial quantity of groundwater is forced into unconsolidated sediment.
• B) Water pressure between sediment grains removes frictional contact between them.
• C) Previously cohesive sediment is caused to flow like a slurry of mud.
• D) Liquefaction can cause virtual geysers of sand.

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