Which of the following helps determine past climate on the basis of tree rings?
A) dendrochronology
B) oxygen isotope analysis
C) pollen analysis
D) 18O/16O ratio
E) all of the above

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Dendrochronology uses growth rings in trees to determine past climate. Oxygen isotope analysis and 18O/16O ratio are methods used to analyze the chemical composition of ice cores and sediment cores to determine past climate. Pollen analysis is used to reconstruct past vegetation and ecosystem dynamics. While all of the methods listed can contribute to understanding past climate, dendrochronology specifically uses tree rings.

Which of the Following Helps Determine Past Climate on the Basis