Which of the Following Statements Concerning Permafrost Is FALSE

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning permafrost is FALSE?

• A)It does not occur in the taiga.
• B)It provides a base for soils that are high in organic matter.
• C)It helps stabilize soils.
• D)Its removal causes "drunken forests."
• E)It is a permanently frozen zone.

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Definitions:

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates that manipulates food for mastication and is used in the act of swallowing.

Palate

The roof of the mouth in humans and vertebrates, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity and consisting of the hard and soft palate.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx, part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.

Chondroglossus

A muscle in the tongue that is responsible for tongue movements and shaping during speech and swallowing.