What can paleoecologists utilize to assess which tree species existed in an area?
A)climate models
B)soil types
C)DNA from current trees
D)ancient pollen

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Paleoecologists can analyze sedimentary records for ancient pollen grains, which can provide information about the types of plants and trees that existed in a particular area in the past. This technique is known as palynology. Choice A, climate models, may be used to infer past climatic conditions but does not provide direct information about tree species. Choice B, soil types, can provide information about the physical and chemical characteristics of soils, but not necessarily about which tree species existed in an area. Choice C, DNA from current trees, can provide information about the genetic makeup of existing tree species, but not necessarily about past species that may be extinct or no longer present in the area.

What Can Paleoecologists Utilize to Assess Which Tree Species Existed