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What is Dendrochronology?
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The method of scientific dating based on the analysis of tree-ring growth patterns.
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Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating tree rings to determine the exact year a tree was formed. Each ring represents one year of growth, and the width and characteristics of rings provide information about climate conditions during that year. Option B describes ice cores, option C describes glaciology, and option D describes geomorphology.