A marble statue is left exposed to the weather. Within a few years, the details on the statue have begun to weather away. This weathering probably is caused by __________________.

Choose one answer. a. oxygen in the air
b. carbonic acid in rainwater
c. abrasion
d. 16

Question

A marble statue is left exposed to the weather. Within a few years, the details on the statue have begun to weather away. This weathering probably is caused by __________________.

Choose one answer.   a. oxygen in the air   
  b. carbonic acid in rainwater   
  c. abrasion   
  d. 16

anonymous · Answer

on balance i would say abrasion - sulphur acids likely to cause weathering not carbonic acid or oxygen