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The Age Of A Tree
  
 
1year old
3 years old
6 years old
Answer
Counting the rings will tell you how old the tree is. One ring for each year's growth.
Answer
As the tree grows, the wood formed changes color over the course of the growing season. (the wood goes from light color to dark color)
We see this as rings.
Answer
If there was a good growing season (a lot of water and nutrients), the ring is thicker. The tree grew more that year.

Tree Rings Tell The Age Of A Tree
Answer
Counting the rings will tell you the age of the tree.
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