Which of the following describes hatching in welding prints?

Hatching in welding prints is a graphical technique used to represent specific areas of a drawing, particularly to indicate welding requirements. The correct answer indicates that hatching can serve to simplify or replace the need for detailed welding symbols in some cases. By using hatching, the drawing can visually communicate that a particular area is intended to be welded, allowing the fabricator to understand the welding requirements without relying fully on additional notations or symbols. This approach can help streamline the drawing for clarity and ease of interpretation.

In terms of the other options, while the use of hatching can imply certain characteristics about the weld, it does not specifically denote the type of welding used, indicate the temperature, or define the dimensions of the weld—these elements are typically conveyed through other notations and symbols present on the welding print.