Toward the End of the Acheulian Period, a Technique Developed

question 8

Multiple Choice

Toward the end of the Acheulian period, a technique developed that enabled the toolmaker to produce flake tools of a predetermined size, the ____________ method.

• A) Mousterian
• B) Oldowan
• C) Levalloisian
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Covalent Bond

A strong chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons to achieve a fuller outer shell of electrons.

Hydrogen Bond

A weak chemical bond between an electronegative atom, like oxygen or nitrogen, and a hydrogen atom bound to another electronegative atom, contributing to the structure and properties of molecules.

Atoms

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around them.

Triple Bonds

Strong chemical bonds where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms, commonly seen in molecules like nitrogen gas (N₂).