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What is the tundra’s permanently frozen layer of ground called?

permafrost
soil frost
ground layer
active soil

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permafrost, is Tundra’a permanently frozen layer of the ground.
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Answer:

permafrost

Step-by-step explanation:

The arctic soil is so cold that the ground beneath the tundra surface remains frozen all year. This permanently frozen ground is called permafrost. Each summer, when the sun warms the tundra surface, the top few inches of soil thaw.

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