A sculptor creates a bust of a famous politician out of marble and places it in the outdoor courtyard of the capitol building. Why did he choose marble?

He wanted to honor the politician by using an expensive material.
Marble is cheap and easy to find. Marble will hold up well outdoors.
Marble will hold up well outdoors.
Marble is easy to sculpt.

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The most appropriate reason for the sculptor's choice of marble is "Marble will hold up well outdoors." Marble is a durable material that can withstand outdoor conditions, making it suitable for an outdoor installation like a bust in the courtyard of a capitol building. While marble can also be seen as an expensive material that honors the politician, the primary concern for outdoor sculptures is their ability to endure the elements.