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What type of depositional environment would you infer from the presence of coal? Beach River Channel Swamp/ Floodplain Glacier

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Swamp/ Floodplain

Explanation

1. Identify coal formation environment Coal forms from the accumulation and preservation of plant material, typically in waterlogged conditions where decay is slow.2. Match environment with coal formation Swamps and floodplains provide the necessary conditions for coal formation due to their waterlogged nature and abundant vegetation.