permafrost

(noun)

permanently frozen ground

Related Terms

  • boreal forest
  • arctic tundra

Examples of permafrost in the following topics:

  • Boreal Forests and Arctic Tundra

    • The soils of the Arctic tundra may remain in a perennially frozen state referred to as permafrost.
    • The permafrost makes it impossible for roots to penetrate deep into the soil and slows the decay of organic matter, which inhibits the release of nutrients from organic matter.
  • Environmental Problems Associated with Fossil Fuel Use

    • Warming is expected to be strongest in the Arctic and would be associated with the continuing retreat of glaciers, permafrost, and sea ice.
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