The compressibility of clays may also be caused by the following facto – McqOptions

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1.	The compressibility of clays may also be caused by the following factor.
A.	changes in salinity
B.	ion exchange
C.	expulsion of double layer water from between the grains
D.	swelling of clay
Answer» D. swelling of clay

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