Groundwater Porosity & Permeability

Front

Water flows through permeable materials ____________________ than impermeable materials.

Back

faster

Front

The ___________________ the grain size, the faster the water will move through the soil.

Back

larger

Front

What is the measure of the storage space available in an aquifer?

Back

Porosity

Front

What is the measure of how easily water can flow through an aquifer?

Back

Permeability

Front

Impermeable materials...

Back

have little to no pores.

Front

Define porosity.

Back

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

Front

Define permeability.

Back

Permeability is the ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it.

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.

Front

What happens to water flow in materials with high porosity?

Back

Water can be stored more effectively, leading to higher availability.

Front

How does grain size affect water movement in soil?

Back

Larger grain sizes allow water to move faster through the soil.