Thawing of Permafrost in the Arctic Is Due Primarily to

question 65

Multiple Choice

Thawing of permafrost in the Arctic is due primarily to

• A) climate warming.
• B) increased development and construction.
• C) increased precipitation.
• D) rising sea level.
• E) subsidence.

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