Porosity is a measure of the______ in rocks and unconsolidated geological materials such as alluvium and soils.
A) density of aquitards
B) interconnectedness of openings
C) volume of open space
D) total volume of water

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Porosity refers to the volume of open spaces (or pores) in a material, which can be filled with fluids such as water or oil. It is not related to the density of aquitards (A) or the total volume of water (D), but rather to the interconnectedness of openings (B) in the material. Therefore, choice C is the correct option.

Porosity Is a Measure of The______ in Rocks and Unconsolidated