In an area of permafrost, subsurface water that is frozen is specifically called
A) the active layer.
B) a talik.
C) ground ice.
D) periglacial water.

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Subsurface water that is frozen in permafrost is specifically called ground ice. The active layer refers to the top layer of soil that thaws during summer months, while a talik is a layer of unfrozen ground in permafrost areas. Periglacial water refers to water that is associated with frozen ground but not necessarily frozen itself.

In an Area of Permafrost, Subsurface Water That Is Frozen