Question

Destruction of tundra vegetation will likely result in _____.

a. freezing of the soil
b. lessening of soil moisture
c. deepening of the active zone
d. melting of the permafrost
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Answer 1

Okay. The destruction of tundra vegetation will not really freeze the soil or deepen the active zone much. Therefore, A and C are eliminated. The destruction of the vegetation can actually melt permafrost, which contributes to global warming. The answer is D.