Solifluction is an important mass wasting process in areas of______ .
A) steep slopes
B) permafrost
C) temperate zones
D) tropical humid climates

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Solifluction occurs in areas with permafrost, which is a layer of soil that remains frozen for two or more years. When the surface layer of soil thaws, it becomes saturated with water and can begin to flow downhill due to gravity, resulting in solifluction. Areas with steep slopes may experience other mass wasting processes such as landslides and rockfalls, but not necessarily solifluction. Solifluction is less common in temperate zones and tropical humid climates where permafrost is not present.

Solifluction Is an Important Mass Wasting Process in Areas Of______