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A man digging a pit found that he could dig with ease initially but digging became difficult as he went deeper.

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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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answered Jan 23, 2018 by sameer (82,980 points) ● 5 ● 11 ● 38
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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 making digging difficult.

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