Which process of mass wasting occurs primarily in permafrost regions?
A) rockslides
B) debris flows
C) solifluction
D) slumps

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Solifluction is the process of mass wasting that occurs primarily in permafrost regions. This process involves the gradual downhill movement of soil and sediment due to the freeze-thaw cycles of the permafrost. As the top layer thaws during the summer months, it becomes saturated with water and begins to flow slowly downhill, often resulting in the formation of terraces or lobes.

Which Process of Mass Wasting Occurs Primarily in Permafrost Regions