The core sampler is preferred to the auger for taking soil samples because
A) The samples are undisturbed
B) The samples can be removed from deeper in the ground
C) The samples show a differentiation between soil types
D) The samples can be put back into the ground after testing
E) The samples are lighter to carry back to the laboratory

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The core sampler extracts a cylindrical sample of soil, which keeps the layers and structure of the soil intact, unlike the auger that can mix and disturb the layers. This means that the samples are undisturbed and can provide a more accurate representation of the soil.

The Core Sampler Is Preferred to the Auger for Taking