ANTH 011_ INTRO N A ARCHY [SP16 MRG, Hanna] prob 6 Pennsylvania State University ANTH 011

15/04/2016 Problem 6: Getting a Date in the American Southwest (Using Dendrochronology)




Submitted by RIVA, SHINTIA (SZR5334) on 2/19/2016 5:16:53 PM

Points Awarded 2.00
Points Missed 1.00
Percentage 66.7%

1. Which log was cut in 1240?
A) Master Log
B) Sample Log A
C) Sample Log B
D) Sample Log C

Feedback: Sample Log B was cut in 1240. If Angel did not credit you for this choice let us know.

Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C



2. When did Sample Log B start growing?
A) 1217
B) 1225
C) 1230
D) 1235
E) 1240
F) 1246

Feedback: Be sure to remember which end is earlier.

Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B



3.

How old was Sample log C when it was cut?

A) 10 or 11 years
B) 12 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years

Feedback:

Yes, 10. If you said 11 you probably didn't realize that the first line on the left represents zero. Similarly,
you were not one year old the day you were born.




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