If a Dry Soil High in Certain Types of ____

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a dry soil high in certain types of ____ is moistened, it is likely to swell up with enough force to 34 crack pavements and building foundations.

• A) humus
• B) iron
• C) clay
• D) silt
• E) any of the above

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Definitions:

Maternal Blood Test

A medical test performed on a pregnant woman's blood to assess her health and the health of her unborn child.

Sickle-cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape, leading to complications like pain, infections, and anemia.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used to sample amniotic fluid from the womb to test for genetic abnormalities in the fetus.

Fetal Biopsy

A medical procedure where a small sample of tissue is taken from the fetus to test for abnormalities or diseases.