Which term defines the ratio of voids volume to total volume in a rock or soil?
A. Porosity
B. Permeability
C. Saturation
D. Specific retention
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Porosity is the percentage of void spaces in a material and determines how much water it can store.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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