Question

assessment 1 - introduction to wetlands
wetlands: conservation & management
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wetlands are defined by which of the following characteristics?
soil and vegetation
latitude and rainfall
vegetation and rainfall
soil and landscape position

Explanation:

Wetlands are defined by hydric soil (soil saturated with water for long periods) and their landscape position which often leads to water - logging. Vegetation is an indicator but not a defining characteristic on its own. Latitude and rainfall are environmental factors that influence wetlands but do not define them.

Answer:

Soil and landscape position