Asked by Norma Ocampo on May 11, 2024
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What is a possible way to decrease permeability?
A) fracture a rock
B) compact sediment
C) have groundwater dissolve cement between the grains
D) all of these
E) none of these
Permeability
A measure of how easily fluids can pass through a porous material or rock.
Compact Sediment
Compact sediment refers to sediment that has been compressed over time due to overlying pressure, reducing its porosity and increasing its density.
Groundwater
Water that collects or flows beneath the Earth's surface, filling the porous spaces in soil, sediment, and rocks.
- Understand the variables that impact the circulation of groundwater, particularly highlighting porosity and permeability.
Verified Answer
DM
Diane MusgraveMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Compacting sediment decreases the space between particles, which in turn reduces the ability of fluids to move through the material, thus decreasing permeability.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the variables that impact the circulation of groundwater, particularly highlighting porosity and permeability.
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