When Faced with a Choice of Wood to Use in Tree-Ring

question 23

Multiple Choice

When faced with a choice of wood to use in tree-ring dating, which of the following would yield the best results?

• A) Cottonwood
• B) Sagebrush
• C) Pine
• D) All types of wood are equally useful, making tree-ring dating such a powerful tool.

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