The Quantity of Water That Can Be Held in Subsurface

question 100

Multiple Choice

The quantity of water that can be held in subsurface rock or soil depends on the_____ of the material.

• A) porosity
• B) altitude above sea level
• C) color
• D) age
• E) permeability

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