The __________ technique greatly increased the amount of usable stone obtained from a stone sample.

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The prepared core technique involved shaping a stone core prior to striking flakes off of it. This allowed for the production of more uniformly shaped flakes, resulting in a greater amount of usable stone from each sample compared to other techniques such as Oldowan or hammer stone. Knapping is a general term for shaping stone tools, which could involve the use of various techniques including prepared core.

The __________ Technique Greatly Increased the Amount of Usable Stone