GATE CE 2020 Set 2 — Question 20

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Geotechnical Engineering → Soil Phase & Index Properties → Soil Type Identification

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Soil deposit formed due to transportation by wind is termed as

Correct answer (A) aeolian deposit Solution Soil deposits are classified based on their mode of transportation and deposition: 1. Aeolian deposits : Transported and deposited by wind (e.g., loess, sand dunes). 2. Alluvial deposits : Transported and deposited by running water (rivers). 3. Estuarine deposits : Deposited in estuaries where rivers meet the sea. 4. Lacustrine deposits : Deposited in freshwater lakes. Therefore, wind-transported soil is termed an aeolian deposit. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) aeolian deposit Solution Soil deposits are classified based on their mode of transportation and deposition: 1. Aeolian deposits : Transported and deposited by wind (e.g., loess, sand dunes). 2. Alluvial deposits : Transported and deposited by running water (rivers). 3. Estuarine deposits : Deposited in estuaries where rivers meet the sea. 4. Lacustrine deposits : Deposited in freshwater lakes. Therefore, wind-transported soil is termed an aeolian deposit.

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