___________ is a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances that deposit crystalline or splinter-like fragments in the paper fibers.

Dry media use solid materials, such as graphite, charcoal, or pastel, that leave particles on or within the paper’s fibers. The description of mineral or plant substances depositing crystalline or splinter-like fragments therefore refers to dry media, choice A. Ink painting and other liquid media are applied as fluids.

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