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What should scientists consider when studying tree rings to understand the variations in the local climate?

patterns in their width, their density, and their composition

odor from the wood, patterns in their width, and their density

their composition, odor from the wood, and patterns in their width

their density, composition, and location.
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Which characteristics of a graph tell you that it represents a proportional relationship? 1 sentence
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Mandy used the input and output in this table to write ratios. She concluded that because they are not all equivalent, this is not a proportional relationship. Is she correct? Explain.

x

1

2

5

10

y

5

10

25

50

5/1 = 10/2 = 25/5 = 10/50

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Think about how the geologic time scale was created and how it is divided. Then answer the following questions.

How did scientists form the geologic time scale?

How is this scale organized?

What processes changed the Earth's environment during Precambrian time?
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Scientists should consider the patterns in the width of tree rings, their density, and their composition when studying tree rings to understand the variations in the local climate.
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A graph that represents a proportional relationship will appear as a straight line passing through the origin (0,0).
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No, Mandy is incorrect in her conclusion. The ratios she wrote are all equivalent, indicating that the relationship between the inputs and outputs is indeed proportional.
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Scientists formed the geologic time scale by studying rock layers and fossils to identify and date significant events and periods in Earth's history.

The geologic time scale is organized into eons, eras, periods, and epochs, representing larger divisions of time. It is further divided based on key geological and biological events, such as mass extinctions or the appearance of new species.

During Precambrian time, the Earth's environment experienced significant changes due to various processes such as the formation of continents, volcanic activity, the evolution of photosynthetic organisms leading to oxygenation of the atmosphere, and the development of complex multicellular life forms.
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During Precambrian time, the Earth's environment underwent several transformative processes. Continental landmasses were formed through tectonic activity, leading to the assembly and breakup of supercontinents. Volcanic activity was prevalent, resulting in the release of gases and formation of new landforms. The emergence of photosynthetic organisms significantly changed the atmosphere by introducing oxygen, which eventually led to the development of complex life forms. Overall, Precambrian time was characterized by dynamic geological and biological changes that set the stage for the evolution of life on Earth.