Question

Analyze which statement best captures how thawing permafrost changes Earth’s physical geography.(1 point)

Responses

Thawing permafrost leads to the creation of lakes and swamps where there were none.
Thawing permafrost leads to the creation of lakes and swamps where there were none.

Thawing permafrost is leading to an increase in mammal populations.
Thawing permafrost is leading to an increase in mammal populations.

Thawing permafrost leads to fewer beaver ponds.
Thawing permafrost leads to fewer beaver ponds.

Thawing permafrost leads to grasses and lichens pushing out shrub species.

Answer 1

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The statement "Thawing permafrost leads to the creation of lakes and swamps where there were none" best captures how thawing permafrost changes Earth's physical geography. As permafrost thaws, the ground becomes more saturated with water, leading to the formation of new bodies of water such as lakes and swamps. This process can alter the landscape and have significant impacts on the surrounding ecosystems.