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What would the answer be to this question? You need to determine the approximate age of a red oak tree. The growth factor for the species is 4.0. The diameter of the tree is 20 inches. What is the age
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You need to determine the approximate age of a red oak tree. The growth factor for the species is 4.0. The diameter of the tree is 20 inches. What is the age of the tree?


80 years

24 years

5 years

16 years

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The answer would be 5 years
User JRun
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Answer:

80

Explanation: First, you measure the circumference of the trunk in inches. Next, calculate the diameter and then multiply the diameter by the species' average growth factor.

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