Explain why scientists use tree rings in place of temperature-measuring devices to analyze conditions of long ago.

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fifib · Answer

@Photon336 Can you please explain?

freeg13 · Answer

tree rings reveal how much precipitation feel each year where the tree lives; scientists study tree rings to determine how much precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) fell in past years.

freeg13 · Answer

@fifib

fifib · Answer

But why don't they just use fancy technology instead? @freeG13

freeg13 · Answer

Um well they are trying to see what the weather was like years ago and since there are no available time-machines I guess they have to use tree's :D

fifib · Answer

Haha okay thank you for your help :) @freeG13

freeg13 · Answer

your welcome hope you have a nice day