The expansion and contraction of frost action results in the movement of soil particles,stones,and small boulders into distinct shapes know as

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The distinct shapes formed by the movement of soil particles, stones, and small boulders due to frost action are known as patterned ground. Gelifluction refers to the gradual downhill movement of soil and rock due to seasonal thawing of the ground surface. Taliks are unfrozen patches of ground that occur beneath the surface of permafrost. Solifluction refers to the gradual downhill movement of soil and rock due to freeze-thaw cycles in permafrost regions. Ground ice refers to any type of ice that occurs within soil or rock.

The Expansion and Contraction of Frost Action Results in the Movement