Which of the following will have the highest porosity?
A. Well-graded gravel
B. Poorly graded sand
C. Clay
D. Fractured rock
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Clay has high porosity due to its tiny particles and large surface area, but very low permeability due to poor connectivity between pores.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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