The decrease in the volume of soil mass under stress is known as __________ Options: A . &nbspcompression B . &nbspcompressibility C . &nbsptension D . &nbspconsolidation

The decrease in the volume of soil mass under stress is known as _________

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The decrease in the volume of soil mass under stress is known as __________

Options:

A . compression

B . compressibility

C . tension

D . consolidation

Answer: Option A
Answer: (a).compression

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