The ratio of the volume of water present in a given soil mass to the t – McqOptions

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1.	The ratio of the volume of water present in a given soil mass to the total volume of itsvoids, is known
A.	Porosity
B.	Void ratio
C.	Percentage voids
D.	Degree of saturation
Answer» E.

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