Freshwater Passing Through Uplifted Sediments Containing Quick Clay Changes the Sea

question 9

Multiple Choice

Freshwater passing through uplifted sediments containing quick clay changes the sea salt content leaving quick clay with all but which of the following?

• A)weak structure
• B)grains mostly less than 0.002 mm diameter
• C)water contents commonly in excess of 50 percent
• D)a high salt content
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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