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Permafrost is a layer where soil temperature is always

A. ≤ 0°C

B. ≠ 0°C

C. 0 to 100°C

D. ≤ 10°C

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Permafrost is a layer where the soil temperature is always ≤ 0°C. It is defined as ground with a temperature that remains at or below freezing (0°C) for two or more consecutive years. It is a permanently frozen layer on or under the Earth’s surface. It consists of soil gravel and sand, usually bound together by ice.

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