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D2AR0N

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on: Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following rocks would you expect to have the lowest permeability?

A) poorly-sorted uncemented sand
B) poorly-sorted cemented sand
C) well-sorted cemented sand
D) well-sorted uncemented sand

Question 2

The permeability of an igneous rock can be increased by

A) sorting.
B) cementation.
C) fracturing.
D) metamorphism.

cupcake16

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Posts: 309

Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

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