Which one of the following operates primarily in areas of permafrost?
A)rock avalanche
B)solifluction
C)soil creep
D)mudflow

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Solifluction is a type of mass wasting that occurs in areas with permafrost. It is characterized by the slow downhill movement of soil due to the freezing and thawing of the ground, which creates a saturated layer of soil that slides over the frozen layer of permafrost. The other options listed do not specifically operate in areas of permafrost.

Which One of the Following Operates Primarily in Areas of Permafrost