TREE TRUNKS STRUCTURE Sapwood Heartwood Dead bark Live bark Cambium Pith Growth rings Medullary rays 16. In tree rings, like those shown, each "ring" of growth represents what? A. One season of growth B. One month of growth C. Two years of growth
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The growth rings are visible because of the difference in the cells produced during different seasons. In general, trees grow faster in the warmer months and slower in the colder months, which results in the formation of these rings. Now, let's look at the Show more…
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