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jeatrice

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Why does quartz sandstone have a high porosity and a high permeability?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The water table is found at the top of the
 
  A) contact between an aquifer and an underlying, impermeable rock.
  B) zone of aeration.
  C) zone of saturation.
  D) permeability zone.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Quartz sandstone is predominantly composed of well-rounded, well-sorted sand particles. Because most of the sand particles are of the same size, the spaces between the sand particles are open and well connected. As such, water occupies the open spaces and easily moves between the spaces.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
:D TYSM


mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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