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Two identical statues are placed outside one is made of limestone the other made of granite Which statue will weather more slowly?
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Since granite is an igneous rock this makes it highly resistant to weathering. Therefore, granite will weather more slowly than limestone.
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Limestone
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Two identical statues are placed outsideone is made of limestone the other made of granite Which statue will weather more slowly?
I'll say granite because the limestone as you know, is faster to it's weathering.
What is a metamorphosed limestone used to make statues?
Marble is the historical rock used for statues. Marble was used because it is soft enough to be carved, but hard enough to survive for a while. Unfortunately, Marble is metamorphosed Limestone and as such it reacts with Acid. Acid rain has hurt many historic statues.
Which agent of weathering breaks down limestone statues?
acid chemicals
What effects the rate at which acid rain reacts with a statue?
Rate od reaction would depend on:Concentration )pH) of the acid rainMaterial of construction of the statue (Limestone significant impact, granite none)The average temperatureThe exposure to wind, rain and sunshine (to heat the statue)Any preservative measures used as maintenance
Describe one use each for the igneous rock granite basalt and pumice?
Pumice makes it a good abrasive for cleaning Nd polishing. Native Americans used obsidian to make Sharp tools. Egyptians used granite for statues. They also used other igneous rocks to build fortresses.
Two identical statues are placed outsideone is made of limestone the other made of granite Which statue will weather more slowly?
I'll say granite because the limestone as you know, is faster to it's weathering.
What are Egyptians statues made of?
Lot of matierals were used to build pyramids such a rocks and stones, water and sand. There were also: 1. White Limestone 2. Mud Bricks 3. Pink Granite 4. Basalt 5. Alabaster 6. Sand
What is a metamorphosed limestone used to make statues?
Marble is the historical rock used for statues. Marble was used because it is soft enough to be carved, but hard enough to survive for a while. Unfortunately, Marble is metamorphosed Limestone and as such it reacts with Acid. Acid rain has hurt many historic statues.
How are statues made?
statues are made from a mineral or rock called granite which is part of sediment rocks.
What is the best stone to use for statues to prevent acid rain?
You can't prevent acid rain through the choice of stones used in statues. But you can influence the rate of damage done to the statues through choice of stone. Soft stones, marble, sandstone, limestone take damage early. Hard stones, like granite lasts longer.
What type stone are statues made of?
Statues can be made of almost any material. Statues can be created out of metal, stone, clay, wood and many other materials. Junior Fritz Jacquet is known for making masks out of toilet paper rolls, and one man (his name escapes me) is famous for making statues out of used chewing gum! Creating statues is an ancient, and sometimes wacky, artform.
What is the difference between mweor statues clay granite and so on on mweor?
clay statues only allow your mweor to have 1 marking,stone allows 2 and granite allows 3!
What mateirials did ancient Egypt use to build statues of the pharaohs?
limestone
Which agent of weathering breaks down limestone statues?
acid chemicals
Why do they have to change the limestone statues on the cathedral every 200 years?
Carbon dioxide in the air combines with water vapor, creating an acidic substance which heavily weathers away the limestone, making the statues unsightly.
Is limestone better for a statue or marble?
Limestone ststues are soft while marble statues are hard and durable.Now you know which is better.
Why are granite statues best?
"Best" is highly subjective. Granite is certainly more durable than marble and most sedimentary rock.
