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Question
Why are there always crushed stones near railway tracks ?
A
The stones did not allow vegetation to grow on railway tracks.
B
To keeps water from reaching the track on a regular basis & softening the ground.
C
To hold the wooden cross ties in place, which in turn hold the rails in place.
D
All of the these
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A
The stones did not allow vegetation to grow on railway tracks.
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B
To keeps water from reaching the track on a regular basis & softening the ground.
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C
To hold the wooden cross ties in place, which in turn hold the rails in place.
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D
All of the these
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