Q74
A soil sample has a porosity of 40%. What does this mean?
A.
40% of its weight is water
B.
40% of volume is voids
AnswerC.
40% is composed of clay
D.
40% of air has escaped
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Porosity is the ratio of void volume to total volume.A porosity of 40% means 40% of the soil's volume is voids (air + water).