In a material that holds groundwater, porosity:
A) controls the amount of water that can be stored
B) determines the composition of the cement between grains and clasts
C) does not depend on the size and shape of grains and clasts
D) is constant from one type of material to another

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Porosity is a measure of the void spaces in a material, and it directly controls the amount of water that can be stored within that material. The other options are incorrect descriptions of porosity.

In a Material That Holds Groundwater, Porosity