Which of the following definitions applies to permafrost?

A. A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep slopes.

B. Permanently frozen subsoil, occurring in perennially frigid areas.

C. A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs.

D. A subarctic, evergreen coniferous forest of northern Eurasia located just south of the tundra and dominated by firs and spruces

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Cade Hansen

13 July, 20:48

Which of the following definitions applies to permafrost?

A. A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep slopes.

B. Permanently frozen subsoil, occurring in perennially frigid areas.

C. A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs.

D. A subarctic, evergreen coniferous forest of northern Eurasia located just south of the tundra and dominated by firs and spruces

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Kinsley Simon · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. A permafrost is a permanently frozen subsoil, occurring in perennially frigid areas. It is permanently frozen soil, and occurs mostly in high latitudes. Hope this answers the question.