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A conservator is working to restore a large marble statue from a Greek temple by scrubbing it with water and soap. What is a likely drawback to this preservation?

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breaking off large sections of marble during scrubbing
breaking off large sections of marble during scrubbing

removing the aged look of the statue during scrubbing
removing the aged look of the statue during scrubbing

wearing off small bits of marble with the scrubbing
wearing off small bits of marble with the scrubbing

breaking down the chemical composition of the marble with scrubbing

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
wearing off small bits of marble with the scrubbing

Explanation: marble (calcium carbonate) is relatively soft and porous; mechanical scrubbing abrades the surface and removes fine detail and patina, causing gradual loss of material.