In Which of the Following Ways Is the Study of Tree

question 83

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways is the study of tree rings,speleothems,and corals similar?

• A)The fossilized form of each is used for understanding past climatic conditions.
• B)The chronology each can provide only dates back to a maximum of 5,000 years and are,therefore,only useful for relatively recent climatic trends.
• C)All are composed of organic materials and are therefore good candidates for radiocarbon dating.
• D)Each have growth bands,yielding evidence of the conditions under which they formed and grew.

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