Question

Why is sandstone more likely than granite to form an aquifer?

A) The particles in granite are spaced further apart than is sandstone.

B) Sandstone forms where it rains more often.

C) Sandstone is more porous than granite.

D) Granite repels water away from its surface.

Answer 1

Sandstone is more likely than granite to form an aquifer because the particles in granite are spaced further apart than sandstone. In order for an aquifer to form, rocks have to be spaced out enough and permeable for water to be able to pass through.

A is the answer.