Which environmental source is most useful for reconstructing prehistoric climate?

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Question

Which environmental source is most useful for reconstructing prehistoric climate?

A

Pollen grains

B

Royal inscriptions

C

Coins

D

Literary texts

Explanation

Pollen evidence is a key indicator of past climatic conditions.

Changes in pollen assemblages reflect shifts in vegetation patterns, which in turn indicate climatic changes over time.

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