Asked by Jasmine Thornton on Jun 18, 2024

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What is a possible way to increase permeability?

A) seal fractures with clays and other minerals
B) fill pores between grains with clays and other fine-grained materials
C) fill pores with natural cement
D) all of these
E) none of these

Permeability

The capacity of a material or membrane to allow liquids or gases to pass through it, often used in reference to soil or rock.

Seal Fractures

The process of closing or repairing cracks in geological formations, often to prevent fluid migration.

Fill Pores

Filling pores refers to the process of occupying the void spaces in a material, such as soil or rock, with a substance like water, air, or other materials.

  • Identify the elements that affect the flow of groundwater, focusing on porosity and permeability.
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LaBrea ParksJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Increasing permeability involves enhancing the ability of fluids to flow through a material, not reducing it by sealing fractures or filling pores, which are actions that decrease permeability.