During the Bronze Age collapse, which outcome was driven by scarcity altering weapon effectiveness?

💡 Explanation

Facing bronze scarcity, recycled lower-tin content bronzes leads to embrittlement because the tin-rich phase dissolves strengthening the resulting metal less. Thus spear points made from 'weaker' bronze would deform easily not pierce deep. Therefore, spear points become unreliable rather than chariot, sickles or scales, which demand constant high-quality stock.

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