Correct Answer: Minimal

Solution : The correct choice is the first option .

While abundant means existing or available in large quantities, minimal signifies a minimum quantity, extent, or degree; it is very small or slight.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

• Aplenty means in abundance; plentiful.
• Plentiful means existing in a large or generous quantity; abundant.
• Fertile means producing, or being capable of producing, abundant vegetation or offspring.