multiple choice question\nwhen analyzing a cl...
multiple choice question\nwhen analyzing a clay with high porosity but low permeability, ______ will cause the water to pond on the surface of the soil.\no ionic repulsion\no surface tension\nneed help? review these concept resources.
Answer
# Answer:
ionic repulsion
# Brief Explanation:
In clay with high porosity - low permeability, ionic repulsion between clay particles and water molecules can prevent water from easily infiltrating, causing ponding. Surface tension is more related to the cohesive forces within a liquid and not the main factor here for water ponding in such clay.