It's Easy to Measure the Circumference of a Tree's Trunk $\hat { h } = - 1.2 + 1.4 ( \ln C )$

question 70

Multiple Choice

It's easy to measure the circumference of a tree's trunk, but not so easy to measure its height.
Foresters developed a model for ponderosa pines that they use to predict the tree's height (in feet)
From the circumference of its trunk (in inches) : ln $\hat { h } = - 1.2 + 1.4 ( \ln C )$
) ) A lumberjack finds a tree
With a circumference of 60"; how tall does this model estimate the tree to be?

• A) 93'
• B) 83'
• C) 5'
• D) 11'
• E) 19'

Identify the reasons behind the British inability to secure a quick victory in the Revolution.

Determine the level of support among the American population for the revolutionary cause.

Understand the strategic outcomes of key battles and their impact on the course of the revolution.

Comprehend the significance of foreign aid and intervention in the outcome of the Revolutionary War.

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