The answer would be C.
Since this isn't a flashback, first person, or doesn't lead to anything stressful.
It uses a lot of different words to add on the the terror of the "Death swamp," such as ooze, desperate, hopeless, or even viciously.
So basically the answer is true
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Numerous since it is most educated word
Answer:
C (the universe is becoming hotter)