A characteristic of 3D art is that it can include many different materials. Is this true of 2D art as well?

Usually not because 2D art is one surface.

There are very few limitations in 2D art.

It depends on the end results of the design.

If the artist is not strong in 3D art, 2D is preferable.

3D art typically involves the use of multiple materials and dimensions, while 2D art is typically confined to one surface or dimension. While there are some exceptions with mixed media or collage techniques, in general, 2D art does not typically include a wide variety of materials as seen in 3D art.