Asked by bob

Which of the following is an adaptation to permafrost?
a.
retention of dead leaves
b.
dense hairs
c.
shallow roots
d.
waxy leaves

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
c. shallow roots

Permafrost prevents deep root penetration, so tundra plants have shallow, widespread root systems to access the thin active layer of soil that thaws each summer.