The property of saturated soil mass which transmits appreciable quantities . water is called___________________?
Correct answer: A. Permeability
- A. Permeability
- B. Transmissibility
- C. Porosity
- D. Discharge
Explanation
Permeability is the ability of saturated soil or rock to transmit water through its connected pores. Transmissibility refers to the water-transmitting capacity of the entire saturated aquifer thickness, not just the soil mass property.
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