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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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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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