The ideal texture for a soil to minimize the risk of pollution is one that
A)is very coarse,so that it drains efficiently.
B)is very fine,so that it minimizes the contamination to groundwater.
C)is very fine,so that it improves the ability to dissolve hazardous materials.
D)is of moderate sized particles,to reduce ponding while still having some filtering capabilities.

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A soil with moderate sized particles is able to filter out pollutants and reduce ponding, while still allowing for some drainage. This helps to minimize the risk of pollution by preventing contaminants from reaching groundwater and surface water sources. So, option D is the best choice.

The Ideal Texture for a Soil to Minimize the Risk