Question

1. which process describes frozen soil melting due to rising temperatures?

a. atmospheric condensation cycles
b. permafrost thaw from warming
c. albedo effect reflecting sunlight
d. marine erosion in coastal areas

Explanation:

• Option a: Atmospheric condensation cycles involve water vapor condensing, not frozen soil melting.
• Option b: Permafrost is frozen soil, and thaw from warming matches the description of frozen soil melting due to rising temperatures.
• Option c: Albedo effect is about reflection of sunlight, not soil melting.
• Option d: Marine erosion is about coastal erosion by water, not frozen soil melting.

Answer:

b. Permafrost thaw from warming