Clays Play a Role in Land Subsidence by ____

question 3

Multiple Choice

Clays play a role in land subsidence by ____.

• A)weighing down organic material and compacting it, causing subsidence
• B)swelling and causing runoff and subsidence in adjacent areas
• C)absorbing moisture to counteract subsidence
• D)blocking the absorption of groundwater by the aquifer, making subsidence likely downstream
• E)collapsing into compact layers when dried, increasing subsidence

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