What is a borrow area?

• A. A place where spoil material is disposed
• B. A region designated for testing moisture
• C. A source of material used to supply fill where native materials are insufficient
• D. A location for storing equipment

Answer: (C)

A borrow area is a source of material used to supply fill where native materials are insufficient. In road and site earthwork, you often need to raise or reshape ground, and the soil you excavate on the project may not be enough or may not meet the required properties. A borrow area designates an approved site from which acceptable material is removed and then hauled to the work site to be compacted to the specified density and moisture content. This concept is distinct from places meant for disposing of excess spoil or other activities like moisture testing or equipment storage.