Frozen subsurface water in regions of permafrost is called
A) talik.
B) the active layer.
C) ground ice.
D) periglacial water.

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Ground ice refers to frozen subsurface water in regions of permafrost. Talik refers to unfrozen ground in between layers of permafrost. The active layer is the seasonally thawed upper layer of soil in permafrost regions. Periglacial water refers to all water in regions affected by freezing and thawing of soil and rock due to cold temperatures.

Frozen Subsurface Water in Regions of Permafrost Is Called