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Geological Engineering · Q97

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 97

Q97

Which term describes the ability of soil or rock to allow water to pass through it?

A.
Porosity
B.
Conductivity
C.
Transmissivity
D.
Permeability
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Permeability is the property that governs how easily water can flow through soil or rock layers.It depends on pore connectivity, unlike porosity which only reflects pore volume.