Question

Why is the process of weathering performed?

(a) To remove organic matter

(b) To prepare for next process

(c) To improve plasticity

(d) To dry clay

The question was posed to me in an interview.

This key question is from Manufacture of Brick in portion Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) To improve plasticity

To elaborate: Weathering is a process of softening dug out clay by adding little water and then exposing it to the atmosphere.  Then it is heated and left for few weeks to undergo weathering.