A rock with very low porosity will most often have a
A)low permeability.
B)high permeability.
C)large proportion of open spaces.
D)very high density.

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Porosity refers to the amount of open space (or void space) in a rock or soil. If a rock has very low porosity, it means there are very few open spaces within it. This also means that there are few spaces for fluids (like water or air) to flow through, which results in low permeability. Therefore, option A - low permeability - is the correct choice. Options B and C are incorrect as they imply the presence of open spaces, which contradicts the very low porosity of the rock. Option D is not relevant to porosity or permeability.

A Rock with Very Low Porosity Will Most Often Have