Which Kind of Material Would Be Prone to Liquefaction During

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which kind of material would be prone to liquefaction during an earthquake?

• A) Water-saturated sand
• B) Dry compacted clay
• C) Sedimentary rock with horizontal layering
• D) Volcanic rock that is very porous
• E) Any earth material (rock or sediment) that is saturated with water

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