Porous rocks are also called ______ rocks

permeable

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pervious

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(a) and (b) above.

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C (a) and (b) above.
Rocks with pores are said to be porous And there are rocks which have CONNECTED pores. Since they are connected, they let water pass between them and are called permeable rocks or pervious rocks.

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