Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How is the age of a tree determined?

  1. By measuring its girth

  2. By counting the annual rings in a cut trunk

  3. By counting the number of its branches

  4. By measuring its height

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tree age is most accurately determined through dendrochronology - counting the annual growth rings visible in a cross-section of the trunk. Each ring represents one year of growth, with light and dark bands showing seasonal variations.