Describe how loose, saturated, granular soil can be compacted.

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Loose, saturated, granular soil can be compacted by subjecting it to a sudden shock and vibration. This causes the soil particles to fall into a denser pattern, displacing water from between them. The weight of the particles forces the water to flow from the soil. Explosives are typically used for this purpose. The spacing, depths, and sizes of the explosive charges are determined by experienced soil engineers.

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The heating element is designed to warm the seat and/or back of the seat to about ________.

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If a ____ is used for marking lines, it should be sharpened properly to increase accuracy.

A. center punch B. chalk C. soapstone D. metal scribe

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