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2.9 Porosity and Permeability

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Lesson - Porosity and Permeability

Question 1
1.

Porosity is

Question 2
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Permeability is

Question 3
3.

Which will have a higher infiltration rate?

Question 4
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When rainfall occurs, the rainwater will most likely become surface runoff if the land surface is

Question 5
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Water will enter the soil if the ground surface is

Question 6
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Which condition is most likely to cause surface runoff during a rainstorm?

Question 7
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Is it possible for a material to be highly porous but impermeable (not permeable)?

Question 8
8.

How can a solid rock become permeable?

Question 9
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Look at the image above. It shows the amount of time it takes for water to pass through each of the substances. Why does it take longer for water to move through clay than it does gravel?

Question 10
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Look at the image above. Which one of the 4 tubes has a higher permeability? How do you know?