Porosity/Permeability/Capillarity

Front

What does well-sorted mean?

Back

Particles are all about the same size.

Front

Which container would water take the most amount of time to drain?

Back

Container A.

Front

Mixed sediments have what type of permeability?

Back

Slow.

Front

Loosely packed sediment is _______ permeable than compact sediment.

Back

More.

Front

The upward movement of water in soil is called?

Back

Capillarity.

Front

What is porosity?

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The measure of void spaces in a material, indicating how much water it can hold.

Front

What is permeability?

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The ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it.

Front

What factors affect the permeability of soil?

Back

Grain size, shape, and packing of particles.

Front

How does capillarity affect plant growth?

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It allows water to move upward from the soil to the roots and leaves.

Front

What is the relationship between porosity and permeability?

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High porosity does not always mean high permeability; it depends on the connectivity of the pores.