Which best explains the relationships between soil characteristics and the movement of water?

The movement of water in soil is influenced by various soil characteristics such as texture, structure, organic matter content, and compaction. Finer-textured soils like clay have smaller pore spaces, leading to slower water movement compared to coarser-textured soils like sand. Soil structure affects water movement by influencing the arrangement of aggregates and pore spaces. Organic matter improves soil structure and water-holding capacity. Compaction reduces pore spaces, limiting water infiltration and drainage.