porous rock
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describes rock that allows liquid to pass through
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- Water seeps easily through porous rock formations.
- The ancient aquifer was formed within layers of porous rock.
- Oil and gas often accumulate in reservoirs of porous rock.
- Geologists study the properties of porous rock to understand groundwater flow.
- This type of porous rock is ideal for filtering impurities.
- Over time, erosion can create more porous rock formations.
- The well was drilled into a stratum of highly porous rock.
- Rainwater quickly drains away due to the porous rock beneath the soil.
- Scientists are experimenting with artificial porous rock for carbon capture.
- The cave system was carved out of soft, porous rock.