Permafrost

Question 1

what is permafrost

Answer 1

a layer of permanently frozen soil (0c for over 2 years)

Question 2

consequences of permafrost thawing

Answer 2

loss of infrastructure, landslides, realease of stored carbon as methane a powerful GHG(contributing to global warming acceleration)

Question 3

good consequence of thawing permafrost

Answer 3

increase of vegetation

Question 4

explain the release of methane

Answer 4

because permafrost is thawing faster and soil is remaining thawed for longer period of time this causes more plants to grow but also an increase in decomposers. decomposition releases greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide into the environment, contributing to global warming.

Question 5

what about carbon trapped in ice

Answer 5

carbon trapped in ice is also released as permafrost melts

Question 6

explain how loss of infrastructure and landslides occur

Answer 6

When the ice in permafrost melts, the ground becomes unstable and can slump, causing rock and landslides, floods, and coastal erosion. The buckling earth can damage buildings, roads, power lines, and other infrastructure.