The first step in the scientific methods is ask a question
Answer:
Energy is released.
Explanation:
When an electron absorbs energy, it moves up into an excited state. When it releases energy, it will return to the ground state.
It really depends on the 'type' of rock it is. By this I mean whether it's impermeable or permeable. Impermeable rocks don't allow water through and permeable rocks do. It has to do with how 'porous' a rock is: how many openings it has and how spaced apart are its particles are. Sandstone is permeable and Shale impermeable.