On a sloping terrain underlain by permafrost, which landform results primarily due to extensive solifluction?

💡 Explanation

When soil saturated with meltwater undergoes solifluction on slopes, creep deformation occurs due to freeze-thaw cycles, causing downslope movement. This process leads to terracettes, or staircase-like soil steps. Therefore soil steps result, rather than eskers, kettles or drumlins, which are formed via glacial meltwater or ice-contact deposition.

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