Dendrochronology involves dating of historic and geologic events through the study of
A) growth layers in shells.
B) oxygen isotope profiles in glacial ice.
C) remnant magnetism in iron-rich minerals.
D) annual growth rings in trees.

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Dendrochronology involves studying the annual growth rings in trees to determine their age and the environmental conditions during each year of growth. By comparing tree ring patterns among different trees, scientists can create a chronology of events and date historic or geologic events.

Dendrochronology Involves Dating of Historic and Geologic Events Through the Study