The correct answer is: A. does not depend upon temperature.
The coefficient of permeability is a measure of how easily a fluid can flow through a porous medium. It is a function of the pore size distribution, the tortuosity of the pores, and the viscosity of the fluid. The coefficient of permeability is not affected by temperature.
Option B is incorrect because the coefficient of permeability does not increase with the increase in temperature. Option C is incorrect because the coefficient of permeability does not increase with the decrease in temperature. Option D is incorrect because the coefficient of permeability does not depend upon temperature.