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
breaking down the chemical composition of the marble with scrubbing

Answer 1

The most likely drawback to the preservation method described is:

wearing off small bits of marble with the scrubbing.

Using water and soap, especially with abrasive scrubbing techniques, can physically wear down the surface of the marble, leading to the loss of fine details and potentially damage to the statue over time.