The Databricks documentation describes Liquid Clustering as the recommended data layout optimization for evolving workloads. Unlike traditional partitioning or Z-ordering, Liquid Clustering dynamically maintains data organization without rewriting existing files when clustering keys change. It handles data skew automatically and supports flexible re-clustering based on query patterns. Partitioning and Z-ordering require full data rewrites whenever key structures change, making them expensive for tables with frequently evolving access patterns. For tables under a few terabytes, Liquid Clustering offers the best balance between scalability, adaptability, and maintenance efficiency. Thus, option C aligns with Databricks' best practice for modern adaptive layout optimization.