What makes permafrost an excellent preserver of ancient biological remains?
TED-Ed: What's hidden in Arctic ice? | Brendan Rogers and Jessica Howard

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The lack of microorganisms
The presence of ice crystals that draw moisture away
Its ability to freeze remains instantly
Its high temperature
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What was discovered in permafrost in 2016?
A Gray Wolf Pup
A flowering tundra plant
A cave bear
A woolly mammoth calf
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How did researchers identify a new species of mammoth?
By observing living descendants
By analyzing cave paintings
By reconstructing DNA from mammoth teeth
By finding a complete skeleton
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What is a significant consequence of permafrost thawing?
Increased agricultural productivity
Formation of new glaciers
Release of greenhouse gases
Decrease in sea levels
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Which communities are most affected by permafrost thawing?
Urban populations
Desert communities
Indigenous and First Nations people
Tropical island residents
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What is the estimated amount of carbon stored in permafrost?
800 billion tons
1.6 trillion tons
500 million tons
2.5 trillion tons
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Why is it crucial to preserve permafrost?
To reduce ocean salinity
To increase global temperatures
To create more land for agriculture
To maintain Earth's biodiversity and climate stability
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