Question
What is the main defining characteristic of a wetland?
Wetlands are where saltwater and freshwater meet.
Wetlands are soaked with water at least part of the year.
Wetlands result from extreme soil erosion in the surrounding area.
Wetlands are where saltwater and freshwater meet.
Wetlands are soaked with water at least part of the year.
Wetlands result from extreme soil erosion in the surrounding area.
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GPT-4o mini
The main defining characteristic of a wetland is that **wetlands are soaked with water at least part of the year.** This definition encompasses both freshwater and saltwater wetlands and highlights the presence of water, which is essential for differentiating wetlands from other ecosystems.