A measure of the in-place condition of a rock mass is the:

a. hydraulic conductivity
b. unconfined compressive strength
c. shear strength
d. Rock Quality Designation


d

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A. gamma ray
B. He
C. e
D. both A and B
E. none of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What would be the principal option for preventing a catastrophic meteorite impact, once a threatening object was identified?

A) changing the orbit of the object with small nuclear explosions B) breaking the object into smaller pieces with nuclear explosions C) evacuate the potentially affected area D) constructing a physical shield around Earth

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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