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The age of a tree can be determined by counting the
The age of a tree can be determined by counting the
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The correct option is C annular rings
Plants produce two types of wood based on the season, spring wood or early wood and autumn wood or late wood. The spring wood is lighter in colour and has a lower density whereas the autumn wood is darker and has a higher density. The two kinds of woods that appear as alternate concentric rings, constitute an annual ring. Annual rings seen in a cut stem give an estimate of the age of the tree.
Plants produce two types of wood based on the season, spring wood or early wood and autumn wood or late wood. The spring wood is lighter in colour and has a lower density whereas the autumn wood is darker and has a higher density. The two kinds of woods that appear as alternate concentric rings, constitute an annual ring. Annual rings seen in a cut stem give an estimate of the age of the tree.
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