What is meant by cut and fill?

What will be an ideal response?


Cut consists of bringing the ground to a lower elevation by removing earth. Conversely, fill is the bringing in of soil to raise the elevation of a site.

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a. Leatherback turtle b. Black rhino c. Passenger pigeon d. Wild turkey

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The vegetative portion of plants used for livestock feed are ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Technician A says that a wastegate is used on most turbocharger systems to limit and control boost pressures. Technician B says that a relief valve is also used to keep the speed of the turbine wheel from speeding up during engine deceleration. Which technician is correct?

A) Technician A B) Technician B C) Both technicians D) Neither technician

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Because mixed occupancies may present different types and levels of hazards, which of the following may be required?

A. Type V building construction B. Type IV building construction C. Fire-resistive flooring in both occupancies D. Fire-resistive separations between various occupancies

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