Well-sorted sediments typically have ____________ porosity compared to poorly sorted sediments.
A)greater
B)less
C)approximately the same

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Well-sorted sediments have similar-sized grains, which leave fewer void spaces between them, resulting in lower porosity. In contrast, poorly sorted sediments have grains of different sizes, resulting in more void spaces and higher porosity.

Well-Sorted Sediments Typically Have ____________ Porosity Compared to Poorly Sorted