Which parameter determines the ease with which water can flow through porous media?
A. Hydraulic conductivity
B. Porosity
C. Saturation
D. Specific yield
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Hydraulic conductivity is a measure of a material's ability to transmit water.It depends on both the permeability of the medium and the viscosity of the fluid.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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