Multiple choice

Which of the following is an artifact?

  1. fossilized skull of a hominid

  2. footprint of a chimpanzee

  3. spear point made of stone

  4. petrified tree branch

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C Correct answer
Explanation

An artifact is an object made or shaped by human handiwork. A stone spear point is a clear example of a human-made tool, whereas fossils, footprints, and petrified wood are natural biological or geological remains.