Which of the following statements correctly describes the first use of tools?
A) It was by australopithecine ancestors of humans.
B) It probably precedes the divergence of humans and apes.
C) It occurred after the evolution of bipedalism.
D) It involved distinctly human abilities.

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The first use of tools is believed to precede the divergence of humans and apes, and is thought to have been done by the common ancestor of both groups. This means that it was likely done by non-human primates, rather than human ancestors.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the First Use