Tree Rings Flashcard

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What is dendrochronology?

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Scientific method of dating tree rings.

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What do narrow tree rings indicate?

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Slow growth or adverse conditions.

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What do tree growth patterns reveal?

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Environmental conditions and tree's response.

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What is the study of tree growth patterns called?

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Dendrochronology.

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What environmental factors can affect tree rings?

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Climate, temperature, precipitation, soil conditions, and sunlight.

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What do wide tree rings indicate?

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Fast growth or favorable conditions.

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How can tree rings help in climate studies?

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They provide historical data on climate conditions.

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What is the significance of the first few tree rings?

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They represent the early growth stages of the tree.

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How can tree rings indicate natural disasters?

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They can show growth disruptions due to events like droughts or fires.

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What role does soil quality play in tree ring formation?

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Better soil quality can lead to wider rings due to improved growth.