In discussing temporal types, the text mentioned Cottonwood Triangular projectile points, which are essentially un- notched Desert Side-notched points. Why were Cottonwood Triangular points left un-notched?
A) They were "war arrows," left un-notched so that they would remain in a body even after the shaft was pulled out.
B) They were unfinished, intended to be later notched.
C) They were made by novices or children who were not adept at notching points.
D) None or any of the above; we do not know for certain why they were left un-notched.

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The correct answer is D because the specific reasons why Cottonwood Triangular points were left un-notched are not definitively known. The statement acknowledges the uncertainty in the historical or archaeological interpretation of these artifacts.

In Discussing Temporal Types, the Text Mentioned Cottonwood Triangular Projectile