Why is the amount of void space between sediment grains not a good indicator of the ability of water to travel through a sediment? -If you came across a pond, would you expect the height of the water in the pond to correspond with the water table? why or why not?

Earth Science Nov 18, 2020

Why is the amount of void space between sediment grains not a good indicator of the ability of water to travel through a sediment?
-If you came across a pond, would you expect the height of the water in the pond to correspond with the water table? why or why not?