Which of the following will have the highest porosity

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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

Clay has high porosity due to its tiny particles and large surface area, but very low permeability due to poor connectivity between pores.

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