Which of the following is the primary reason for the formation of permafrost?
A. Strong winds
B. High precipitation
C. Snow cover
D. Cold temperatures
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Permafrost forms in regions where the ground temperature remains below 0°C for at least two consecutive years, causing the soil and rock to remain frozen. It is common in Arctic and subarctic tundra climates.
Explanation:
A stationary front is the boundary between two air masses where neither is moving, often resulting in prolonged periods of cloudy, rainy weather.
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