Clay Is a Facilitator for Mass Wasting Because Clay ________

question 159

Multiple Choice

Clay is a facilitator for mass wasting because clay ________.

• A) particles are so small
• B) absorbs water
• C) has solution cavities
• D) dissolves when wet
• E) is described by all of the above

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Definitions:

Carbon

Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, essential to all known life forms and the basis of organic chemistry, forming a vast number of compounds including carbon dioxide and organic molecules.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms with possible addition of other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur; fundamental to all known life forms.

Decomposing Organisms

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead or decaying organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Subatomic Particles

Components of atoms that include protons, neutrons, and electrons, each playing a specific role in atomic structure and behavior.