Unfrozen ground in a region of discontinuous permafrost is known as
A)nunatak.
B)talik.
C)cryotic zone.
D)patterned ground.
E)muqtac

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Unfrozen ground in a region of discontinuous permafrost is known as talik. Nunatak refers to a hill or mountain peak that protrudes above the surface of a glacier or ice sheet. Cryotic zone is a general term used to describe areas of permanently frozen ground. Patterned ground refers to the characteristic soil patterns formed by frost heave and other processes on permafrost terrain. Muqtac is not a recognized term in permafrost terminology.

Unfrozen Ground in a Region of Discontinuous Permafrost Is Known