Three common soil sampling tools along with their sizes are given below. Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding the samples. Sampler Outside diameter Inside diameter Split spoon 2 inch 1.375 inch 2" Shelby tube 2 inch 1.875 inch 3" Shelby tube 3 inch 2.875 inch Area ratio of split spoon sampler is 52.73% Correct Option Area ratio for 2" Shelby tube sampler is 12.11% Correct Option Area ratio for 3" Shelby tube sampler is 8.16% Correct Option Best tool to use in terms of degree of disturbance is 3" Shelby tube sampler

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Three common soil sampling tools along with their sizes are given below. Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding the samples.
Sampler
Outside diameter
Inside diameter
Split spoon
2 inch
1.375 inch
2" Shelby tube
2 inch
1.875 inch
3" Shelby tube
3 inch
2.875 inch
Area ratio of split spoon sampler is 52.73%
Correct Option
B
Area ratio for 2" Shelby tube sampler is 12.11%
Correct Option
Area ratio for 3" Shelby tube sampler is 8.16%
Correct Option
D
Best tool to use in terms of degree of disturbance is 3" Shelby tube sampler
Transcribed Image Text:Three common soil sampling tools along with their sizes are given below. Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding the samples. Sampler Outside diameter Inside diameter Split spoon 2 inch 1.375 inch 2" Shelby tube 2 inch 1.875 inch 3" Shelby tube 3 inch 2.875 inch Area ratio of split spoon sampler is 52.73% Correct Option B Area ratio for 2" Shelby tube sampler is 12.11% Correct Option Area ratio for 3" Shelby tube sampler is 8.16% Correct Option D Best tool to use in terms of degree of disturbance is 3" Shelby tube sampler
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