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question 7 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 7. while hiking in a rural area, you encounter a wetland and conclude that it’s a swamp. which feature helped you reach this conclusion? a. it’s located near the coast. b. it contains a variety of trees and shrubs. c. it contains a number of carnivorous plants. d. it’s located near a lake. mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page) << previous question next question >>

Explanation:

To determine the feature of a swamp, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Swamps are not typically defined by being near the coast (coastal wetlands like marshes or mangroves differ).
• Option B: Swamps are characterized by having trees and shrubs (they are forested wetlands), so this matches the definition of a swamp.
• Option C: Carnivorous plants are more associated with bogs, not swamps.
• Option D: Being near a lake is not a defining feature of a swamp (many swamps have their own water sources or are in low - lying areas, not just near lakes).

Answer:

B. It contains a variety of trees and shrubs.