Question

during excavation and trenching activities, the soil removed from the ground is called _____.
o dirt
o residue
o spoil
o waste

Explanation:

In excavation and trenching, the soil removed from the ground is called spoil. Spoil is the excavated material that may or may not be reused depending on its properties. Dirt is a more general - term, residue usually refers to a small remaining amount after a process, and waste implies something discarded as useless.

Answer:

C. spoil