The formation of ice-wedge polygons in a periglacial landscape with continuous permafrost begins with:
A) freezing of water in cracks in the ground expands
B) freezing of water in cracks in the ground causing contracts
C) thawing and filling of water in expanded cracks
D) thawing and filling of water in contracted cracks
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Q7: The permafrost has the ability to keep
Q8: Another name for frost action is:
A) frost
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