Permafrost

Permafrost

________ is any ground that remains complete frozen- 32° F (0° C) or colder for at least two years straight.

Rocky Mountains

It is found across the North and high elevations in mountains areas such as the ________ in western Canada.

Permafrost

________ plays an important role in the Arctic ecosystem by making the ground watertight and maintaining the vast network of wetlands and lakes across the Arctic tundra that provide habitant for animals and plants.

Permafrost

________ is present where the climate is cold, but the surface is not covered by glaciers.

These permanently frozen grounds are most common in regions with high mountains an Earths higher latitudes

near the north and south poles