The permafrost areas of Russia are one of the few areas that would not be affected by global warming due to the cold conditions that prevail yearlong at this high latitude
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
RATIONALE: The permafrost areas of Russia would actually be some of the more impacted areas from global warming. As the area thaws, tremendous amounts of carbon dioxide (currently trapped under the frozen ground) would be released. This could potentially more than double the amount of carbon dioxide currently in the atmosphere.
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