Clay Minerals May Have Their Strength Lessened by Water ___________________

question 7

Multiple Choice

Clay minerals may have their strength lessened by water ___________________.

• A) adsorbed to the exterior of clays,thus spreading the grains apart
• B) absorbed between the interlayer sheets,with resultant expansion
• C) none of these are correct
• D) both adsorbed to the exterior of clays,thus spreading the grains apart and absorbed between the interlayer sheets,with resultant expansion

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Definitions:

Lateral Inhibition

A process in neural networks of the brain where the activity of neurons inhibits the activity of neighboring neurons, enhancing contrast and sharpness in sensory pathways.

Visual System

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Cones

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