Scientists Can Determine the Historical Frequency of Fires in an Area

question 60

Multiple Choice

Scientists can determine the historical frequency of fires in an area by

• A) examining charcoal in sites of ancient villages.
• B) measuring carbon in soils.
• C) radioactively dating fallen tree trunks.
• D) examining fire scars in growth rings of living trees.
• E) determining the age structure of forests.

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