Which of the following correctly pairs what scientists use to study past climates with what scientists use to reconstruct climates that extend back further than our present instrumentation allows?
A)Proxy methods; climate proxies.
B)Direct measurements; historical records.
C)Indirect evidence; conjecture.
D)Computer models; algorithms.

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Scientists use proxy methods to study past climates, which includes using climate proxies to reconstruct climates that extend further back than our present instrumentation allows.

Which of the Following Correctly Pairs What Scientists Use to Study