Environmental
Which of the following best describes 'wetlands' under New Hampshire environmental law?
AAny area that is flooded seasonally by a river
BAreas inundated or saturated by water at a frequency sufficient to support hydrophytic vegetation✓ Correct
COnly coastal marshes adjacent to the ocean
DMan-made ponds and reservoirs only
Explanation
Wetlands are areas where water saturation dominates the soil and supports vegetation adapted to saturated conditions. New Hampshire's wetland protection rules cover a wide range of inland and coastal wetland types.
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