Answer:
The given statement is - false.
Explanation:
Permafrost or gelisol is the type of soil found in the very cold region that has permafrost which is a frozen layer, found on the 2 meters from the surface of the soil. It is found in places like Alaska.
This type of soil is often used as a habitat for wildlife and rich in vegetation lichen, mosses, spruces. Hearty and robust imply "fertile". However, the surface of gelisol is thin and poor.
Thus, The given statement is - false.
