How do the strength and cohesion of clay- rich regolith or soil change with the addition of water? A) Water does not affect the cohesion but lowers the strength. B) Water reduces the strength of clays but raises the cohesion of the soil. C) Water lowers the strength and cohesion. D) Water increases the strength and cohesion.

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Water lowers the strength and cohesion of clay-rich regolith or soil as it fills the space between the particles, weakening the interactions between them. As a result, the soil becomes more easily manipulated and prone to erosion.

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