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What is the formula for degree of saturation?
Consider the volumes of water and voids.
What does a degree of saturation of 100% indicate?
Think about whether any space is left for air.
What is the maximum degree of saturation possible?
Think about what it means for something to be completely full.
True or False: The degree of saturation is always greater than 1.
Recall the definition of degree of saturation.
A plot of land has a total volume of 100m³ with 60m³ of voids and 40m³ is filled with water. Determine the degree of saturation.
Use the volumes provided to plug into the saturation formula.
Discuss the effects of increased saturation on the retention capabilities of a clayey soil compared to sandy soil.
Reflect on the properties of clay versus sand regarding water retention.
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