The History of Copper
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What materials did early humans use to make tools?

wood, animal bones, and stone

What were the reddish green pebbles that early humans came across?

copper nuggets

Why did copper seem peculiar to early humans?

it was much stronger than gold

What was the next important step in working with copper?

<p>use of fire to smelt metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did copper tools have over stone tools?

<p>they were far more durable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metal did early humans find to be stronger than gold?

<p>Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did early humans observe about copper nuggets when they struck them?

<p>They changed shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the advantage of using copper tools over stone tools?

<p>Copper tools were more durable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did people learn about copper when they heated it?

<p>It became soft</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did metal tools have over stone tools?

<p>Metal tools were more durable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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