Question

What are the differences between flake tool and core tool for 5 marks?

Answer 1

In archaeology


Flake tool is is a type of a stone tool that used during stone age then go to see you are core tool a stone tool consisting of a core that is flaked to produce the cutting edge

Answer 2

Cone Stones

• Core tools were made by chipping and shaping large stones.
• They were usually pear-shaped with sharp edges, like hand axes which were held in the hand and used to cut trees, dig the earth, and shape sticks.
• Some of these have been found in South India.

Flake Implements

• Flake tools were tools made from smaller pieces of stone.
• They were used as choppers and cleavers to chop meat and skin animals.