Microscopic analysis of Oldowan chipped stone tools indicates that they were used for
A) wood working and butchery.
B) sewing and piercing hides.
C) digging in termite mounds.
D) ritual activities.

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Oldowan chipped stone tools show evidence of butchery, such as cut marks on bones, as well as evidence of woodworking, such as shaping and smoothing of wooden handles or other materials. There is no substantial evidence to suggest these tools were used for sewing, piercing hides, or digging in termite mounds, and there is no known evidence to suggest they were used for ritual activities.

Microscopic Analysis of Oldowan Chipped Stone Tools Indicates That They