Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 33, Problem 3ITD
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The significance of the rising trend of the lower line. The reason behind the inclusion of this information by the researchers.
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A dendrochronological study was done by the researchers to identify the growth of large sample of trees of Siberian pines, which grow at high elevation in Tarbagaty pass region in Mongolia. The Siberian pine trees also known as mountain trees, which have height up to 20-40 meters. They are evergreen trees and have maximum life span of 700-800 years.
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