How Do Freezing,thawing,wetting,and Drying Contribute to Soil Creep

question 47

Multiple Choice

How do freezing,thawing,wetting,and drying contribute to soil creep?

• A)The soil becomes much weaker when dry and frozen.
• B)Gravity exerts a much stronger force when the soil is wet and thawed.
• C)The soil expands and contracts,lifting particles and dropping them a slight distance downslope.
• D)Eventually,these cause the soil and regolith to suddenly slide down the slope.

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