Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography B, used in Taiga Characteristics.
The top layer of soil above the permafrost that thaws during the summer, allowing for seasonal plant growth.
Active layer appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography B revision content for Forests Under Threat, especially Taiga Characteristics and Taiga characteristics.
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