Areas where the ground never thaws (a layer near the surface might thaw but deeper down, the ground is frozen all year and has been for thousands of years).
The tundra biome is known for having permafrost, which is a layer of frozen soil that remains frozen year-round. This layer of permafrost poses challenges for plant roots and contributes to the unique landscape of the tundra.
The terrestrial biome characterized by permafrost is the tundra biome. Permafrost is a layer of permanently frozen soil that is found in the arctic and alpine tundra regions, limiting plant growth and affecting ecosystem dynamics in these cold environments.
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The Alpine Tundra lacks permafrost, and generally has better soil than the Arctic Tundra.
The tundra has permafrost because the soil in the tundra is very poor. This is why there are not many trees or plants that grow very tall in the tundra. Permafrost is the top layer of soil that is frozen. Obviously there's permafrost because in the tundra it is very cold and the soil is not very rich.
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Only Antarctica or the tundra would have permafrost.
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Permafrost would be found in the tundra.
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