Pearson Etext Essentials Of Geology -- Access Card Format: Printedaccesscode
Pearson Etext Essentials Of Geology -- Access Card Format: Printedaccesscode
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134857084
Author: Lutgens, Frederick K.^tarbuck, Edward J.^tasa, Den
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 14, Problem 1GST
To determine

The reason for the unusual practice, such as cemetery located in New Orleans, Louisiana that is above the ground surface.

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Answer to Problem 1GST

The cemetery in the areas of New Orleans is constructed above the ground level to avoid saturation and flooding.

Explanation of Solution

Most of the areas in New Orleans, Louisiana is situated below the sea level or otherwise the ground is lower than the base level.

This may cause the saturation of water by allowing more amount of water into the ground and surface. This results in the penetration of water into the burial place below the ground and also flooding.

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