Level 6 Locating Information

Sample Item

You are a road contractor and you have analyzed a soil that you want to use for road fill. Your analysis shows that the soil contains 15% sand, 65% silt, and 20% clay. You need to know what the shrink-swell potential is for the soil because it will affect the durability of the road. Based on the diagram and table shown, what is the shrink-swell potential at a 30-inch depth for this soil?

Low
Low to moderate
Moderate
Moderate to high
High

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Why this is a Level 6 item:

The problem is based on very complicated, detailed graphics in a challenging format.
Examinees must notice the connections between graphics.
Examinees must apply the information to a specific situation.
Examinees must use the information to draw conclusions.

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