Asked by IGotYa
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?
(1 point)
Responses
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
All Answers 1
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.
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.
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.