Outdoor Collections

Answers to self-evaluation quiz

Question 1.

Answer: c) is true. a), b) and d) are false. Objects in an outdoor setting are exposed to almost all factors that cause damage and deterioration and, although most are durable, they will deteriorate. Acid rain is not confined to the city: pollutants can travel over large distances, and fertilisers and crop sprays become pollutants when they are in the atmosphere rather than on the crops. Bird droppings become quite acidic as they age and can etch into the surface of outdoor objects.

Question 2.

Answer: e).

Question 3.

Answer: b), c), d), f), and g) are all valuable parts of a regular maintenance program. a) and e) should be avoided.