ECIV 330 TEST 1 Chapter 5 Questions with Complete
Solutions
Soil classification systems provide a common language to express
concisely Correct Answer-(d) general characteristics of soils.
The soil classification systems are mainly based on Correct Answer-(a)
grain-size distribution and plasticity of soils
Which of the following soil classification systems does not consider the
plasticity of soils? Correct Answer-(b) Textural classification system
The texture of soil refers to its Correct Answer-(d) surface appearance.
If the particle size distribution of a soil shows 30% sand, 40% silt and
30% clay-size particles, its textural classification is Correct Answer-(a)
clay loam.
American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO)
classification system was developed in Correct Answer-(b) 1929.
According to the American Association of State Highway Officials
(AASHTO)
classification system, soil is classified into Correct Answer-(c) 7
