High School

A _____ is a type of stone tool described as a large bifacial core tool that is pointed at one end and rounded at the other.

a. Flake
b. Blade
c. Scraper
d. Handaxe

Answer :

d. A Handaxe is a type of stone tool described as a large bifacial core tool that is pointed at one end and rounded at the other

The Acheulean tool industry is characterized by bifacial tools, such as the iconic tear-drop shaped handaxe. These tools were carefully crafted with symmetry, having one end tapered and the other rounded, marking a significant advancement in cognitive abilities and motor skills of early hominins. The correct option is d.