Question

Which do scientists study to determine air temperature at the time it was formed? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses fossilized pollen fossilized pollen tree rings tree rings ice formed thousands of years ago ice formed thousands of years ago chemical isotopes in foraminifera shells chemical isotopes in foraminifera shells

Answer 1

Scientists study the following two to determine air temperature at the time it was formed:

1. Ice formed thousands of years ago
2. Chemical isotopes in foraminifera shells

These methods allow scientists to infer past temperatures and climate conditions.