Question

An artist is reviewing plans for a granite statue. The statue will be displayed outdoors. How could the plans be revised to reduce the long-term effects of chemical weathering?

A) increasing the size of the statue
B) hollowing out the center of the statue
C) reducing the surface area of the statue

Answer 1

reducing the surface area of the statue

Step-by-step explanation:

"Surface area, rock characteristics, and climate are the three factors that affect chemical weathering. Decreasing the surface area of the statue—such as by sculpting features in less detail—would reduce the exposure to air and water."

Answer 2

C. Reducing the surface area of the state