Indications of Past Climates in Tree Rings Are Determined by Examination

question 6

Multiple Choice

Indications of past climates in tree rings are determined by examination of the:

• A)thickness of growth rings
• B)density of growth rings
• C)presence of frost rings
• D)all of the above
• E)only a and b

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