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What causes tree bark to become darker?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Maybe how old the tree is? Like when it gets covered in dirt and stuff.

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Coal burning released large amounts of smoke and smog into the surrounding environment; this left a layer of black soot on the once lighter-colored trees. sorry i put the explanation in the answer

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