Select the Statement That Describes How Scientists Can Use Tree

question 37

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that describes how scientists can use tree rings to determine the size of wolf populations in a given year.

• A) Scientists correlate slower tree growth,or a narrower tree ring,to larger wolf populations.
• B) Scientists correlate faster tree growth,or a narrower tree ring,to larger wolf populations.
• C) Scientists correlate slower tree growth,or a wider tree ring,to smaller wolf populations.
• D) Scientists correlate faster tree growth,or a wider tree ring,to smaller wolf populations.
• E) Scientists correlate slower tree growth,or a narrower tree ring,to smaller wolf populations.

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