The dissolution of rock produces ________.
A) primary porosity
B) primary permeability
C) secondary porosity
D) a reduction in primary porosity

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The dissolution of rock can produce secondary porosity, which is additional pore space created after the rock has formed and can increase its ability to store and transmit fluids such as water, oil, or gas. Primary porosity and permeability are characteristics of the original rock, while the dissolution of it would generally decrease primary porosity rather than increase it.

The Dissolution of Rock Produces ________