In Which of the Following Ways Is the Study of Tree

question 43

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways is the study of tree rings,speleothems,and corals for understanding past climatic conditions similar?

• A)The chronology each can provide only dates back to a maximum of 1,000 years and are,therefore,only useful for relatively recent climatic trends.
• B)Each have growth bands,yielding evidence of the conditions under which they formed and grew.
• C)The fossilized form of each is used for understanding past climatic conditions.
• D)Each are composed of organic materials and are therefore used solely for radiocarbon dating.
• E)Both are examples of macrofossils and can be used to determine plant and animal assemblages of bygone times.

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in the coordination of movement as well as aspects of learning and emotion.

Thalamus

A major part of the brain situated at the top of the brainstem, serving as a key relay station for sensory signals except for the sense of smell.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood, controlling basic emotions and drives.

Cognition

encompasses all aspects of intellectual functions and processes related to knowing, including perceiving, recognizing, conceiving, and reasoning.