Trees

1. How can scientists tell the age of a tree by looking at the rings? Explain what that means.
2. How/why would this be useful?
3. Is this an example of relative or absolute dating?
4. Provide a picture or a tree ring sample.

A single growth ring is usually added each year, which can help you determine the age of the tree by counting the rings. Knowing the age of a tree can provide useful information like numerical dates for events in the historic and recent prehistoric past. This is an example of absolute dating.