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Groundwater will move through any rock/sediment or soil that is porous.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Why do holes form in vesicular igneous rocks?



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

Some magmas contain large amounts of water vapor and other gases. These gases may be trapped in cooling lava where they form numerous small holes.



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