How does water affect the internal cohesion of clay-bearing soils and regolith?
A)The soil or regolith has more internal cohesion when wet than when dry.
B)The soil or regolith has less internal cohesion when wet than when dry.
C)The soil or regolith has equal internal cohesion when wet or dry.
D)The soil or regolith has no internal cohesion when wet or dry.

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Water acts as a lubricant between the clay particles, reducing the friction and thus the internal cohesion of clay-bearing soils and regolith when they are wet compared to when they are dry.

How Does Water Affect the Internal Cohesion of Clay-Bearing Soils