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Question
A man digging a pit found that he could dig with ease initially but digging became difficult as he went deeper. He could not dig beyond a depth of 5 feet. Provide a suitable scientific explanation.
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Solution
The soil surface has loose top soil which is easier to dig. At deeper layers, partially weathered rocks or bedrocks are present which are hard and make digging difficult.
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