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What is the porosity of the sand sample?(The sediment volume for each sample is 400ml.)

A
90.25%
B
72.00%
C
25.50%
D
16.75%
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What is the porosity of the gravel sample?(The sediment volume for each sample is 400ml.)

A
23.75%
B
28.75%
C
55.75%
D
81.75%
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Which of the three substances has the greatest porosity?

A
gravel
B
sand
C
silt
D
all are equal
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Which of the three substances has the greatest permeability?

A
gravel
B
sand
C
silt
D
all are equal
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What is the porosity of the silt sample?(The sediment volume for each sample is 400ml.)

A
25.5%
B
39.75%
C
45%
D
53%

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