Question

how did the availability of metal deposits and the growth of metal work affect the development of the civilizations

Answer 1

Metal workers made tools and weapons

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Answer 2

The availability of metal deposits and the growth affect the development of the civilizations in the following ways:

• metal workers made tools and weapons from copper and later on from bronze ( bronze is made from a mixture of metals copper,tin and zinc )
• bronze tools and weapons were stronger than copper ones
• workers sold bronze tools which helped other groups win battles.