Which of the following rocks has the highest porosity?

A. lightly cemented sandstone
B. a coarsely crystalline granite
C. a metamorphic schist or gneiss
D. a fine-grained shale


Answer: A

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C) C.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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