In which of the following ways is the study of tree rings,speleothems,and corals for understanding past climatic conditions similar?
A)The chronology each can provide only dates back to a maximum of 1,000 years and are,therefore,only useful for relatively recent climatic trends.
B)Each have growth bands,yielding evidence of the conditions under which they formed and grew.
C)The fossilized form of each is used for understanding past climatic conditions.
D)Each are composed of organic materials and are therefore used solely for radiocarbon dating.
E)Both are examples of macrofossils and can be used to determine plant and animal assemblages of bygone times.

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The study of tree rings, speleothems (stalagmites and stalactites found in caves), and corals involve analyzing the growth bands present in each. These growth bands provide evidence of the conditions under which they were formed and help to understand past climatic conditions.

In Which of the Following Ways Is the Study of Tree