permafrost
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Permafrost has historically stored large amounts of the planet’s carbon.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024
Permafrost ground covers roughly a quarter of the landmass in the Northern Hemisphere and stores tremendous quantities of organic carbon in the form of dead plant matter.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
Permafrost is a layer of permanently frozen ground that covers much of Siberia.
From NewsForKids.net • Aug. 10, 2023
Permafrost, earth that remains frozen year-round, can also mummify.
From National Geographic • Aug. 7, 2023
Permafrost, for instance, is a common point of concern among climate scientists.
From Scientific American • Feb. 2, 2023
Vocabulary lists containing permafrost
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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