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______________, a type of stone, was widely used for making tools and weapons.
a. Limestone
b. Flint
c. Marble
d. Shale

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The correct answer is option (b).

Explanation: Flint could be moulded into any shape because they chip easily. Therefore, this stone was used by early humans to make crude stone tools for specific needs.

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