As one goes deeper in Earth's crust,the porosity __________ and the concentration of dissolved minerals _______.

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As one goes deeper into Earth's crust, the porosity decreases due to the increased pressure that compacts the rocks and sediments, reducing the spaces (pores) between them. Meanwhile, the concentration of dissolved minerals in groundwater increases because the higher temperatures at greater depths facilitate the dissolution of more minerals from the surrounding rocks.

As One Goes Deeper in Earth's Crust,the Porosity __________ and the Concentration