Geography GCSE
Permafrost
What Permafrost means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Permafrost
A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains below freezing point throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions.
Topics that use Permafrost
- Large-scale ecosystems are found in different parts of the world and are important (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Permafrost in the exam
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