Which of the following is true regarding permafrost?
A)it develops where soil or rock temperatures are below freezing for at least two years.
B)it is an area that is covered by glaciers.
C)the surface layer in a permafrost region never thaws-even during the warm season.
D)it occurs at a lower elevation in the midlatitudes than in the high latitudes.
E)it is always associated with water - liquid or solid.

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Permafrost develops where soil or rock temperatures are below freezing for at least two years. This means that the ground remains frozen year-round, creating a layer of permanently frozen soil.

The other options are incorrect:
B) Glaciers are areas of ice, while permafrost is frozen soil.
C) While it is true that the surface layer in a permafrost region remains frozen year-round, the lower layers may thaw during the warm season.
D) Permafrost occurs at higher elevations in the midlatitudes than in the high latitudes.
E) While permafrost is associated with frozen water (in the soil), it does not have to be associated with liquid water.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Permafrost