Formative Assessment 2: Permeability and Porosity

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Instructions

Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences. Consider each question carefully and be sure to provide a complete answer.

Question

  1. People often talk about a rock having a high “permeability and porosity” as if the two are the same thing. How would you explain to someone that this is not quite correct? How do n and k differ?

Files

There is no worksheet to download. The assignment is a paper.

Grading and Rubric

Each answer will earn a maximum of 5 points, as described in the rubric below.

Rubric
Work Shown Possible Points
Answer reflects careful consideration of the questions 2
Answer is appropriate in length 1
Answer is legible 1
Answer given in complete sentences; correct spelling and grammar 1

Submitting your Answers

Bring your written answers to class. If they are hand-written, be sure your writing is legible. If your handwriting is not clear, please type and print your answers.