A layer of frozen soil on the earth’s surface is known as __________.
a. taiga
b. a westerly
c. permafrost
d. the coniferous

Respuesta :

A layer of frozen soil on the earth’s surface is known a Permafrost
 the answer is c)Permafrost

Answer:

c. permafrost

Explanation:

    Permafrost is a type of soil that occurs in the polar regions. This name is called soil that remains frozen (temperature below 0 ° C) for at least two consecutive years. The term "permafrost" was first proposed in 1943 by scientist SM Muller.

    Sediments, rocks, debris permeated by ice constitute the permafrost soil. About a quarter of the earth's surface is under this type of soil. Especially in high altitude regions, permafrost is often obscured by the apparent landscape.

ACCESS MORE
ACCESS MORE
ACCESS MORE
ACCESS MORE