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Technically the top layer of permafrost, this is the active layer. IT can melt during the summer but refreeze during the winter. The lower layer is always frozen, however.
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What is an arctic plain with sub-layer of permafrost?
A tundra is an arctic plain with a sub-layer of permafrost.
A layer of this biome's soil stays frozen year-round What biome is the biologist most likely studying?
Permafrost
What is the difference between global climate changes and permafrost layer?
The first is world-wide changes in climate caused by global warming. The second is a frozen layer of ground.
What is the layer above the Earth's surface?
the layer above the earth is the troposphere
What earth layer is above the lithosphere?
The Earth layer known as the lithosphere consists of the crust and uppermost mantle. There is no solid layer above the lithosphere.
Do permafrost thaws only briefly in the summer?
No it has a layer of soil above it
What is an arctic plain with sub-layer of permafrost?
A tundra is an arctic plain with a sub-layer of permafrost.
How does grass covers a layer of permafrost?
I think grass covers a layer of permafrost because it bigger
What is the soil above a permanently frozen layer of ground thaws only during the arctic summer?
Permafrost
The soil above the a permanently frozen layer of ground thaws only during the arctic summer.?
Permafrost
The soil above the a permanently frozen layer of ground thaws only during during the Arctic summer.?
Permafrost
A layer of soil just below the Earth's surface that stays permantly frozen in parts of the tundra?
The permanently frozen layer of earth is called 'permafrost'. Please ensure you use a current referent when describing permafrost extent, since permafrost borders are rapidly changing in both directions.
Layer of soil remaining below freezing point for at least two years?
Permafrost Permafrost ,,
What term is used for the continually frozen layer of soil underneath Earth's surface in high latitudes?
Permafrost is used for the continually frozen layer of soil underneath Earth's surface in high latitudes.
What is a frozen layer of soil under a thin layer of topsoil called?
permafrost
What do you call the layer of soil that is permanently frozen?
permafrost!
What is the top layer of soil called in the tundra?
Permafrost
