Which of the following soils has the lowest liquid limit?
A)Sand
B)Silt
C)Clay
D)Mixture of silt and clay
E)Mixture of silt and sand

Name: Which of the following soils has the lowest liquid limit? A)Sand B)Silt C)Clay D)Mixture of silt and clay E)Mixture of silt and sand
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Sand has the lowest liquid limit because it has the largest particle size and therefore the smallest amount of pore spaces between particles. This means it requires less water to reach its plastic limit and become moldable.

Which of the Following Soils Has the Lowest Liquid Limit